Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A quick and easy summer salad combining sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint for a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, a few twists (optional)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Thinly slice 2 tablespoons of red onion. Optional: soak in cold water for 10 minutes and drain to mellow flavor.
- Roughly chop about 1/4 cup (10g) of fresh mint leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and optional onion slices.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice over the salad. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Toss lightly to combine.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to cut watermelon to avoid excess juice. Rinse feta if too salty. Chill salad before serving for best flavor. Optional ingredients like red onion add crunch. For dairy-free, substitute feta with firm tofu or vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta cheese, mint, summer recipe, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad