Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A refreshing summer salad that combines sweet, juicy watermelon with salty feta and cooling mint for a bright, no-cook side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups) 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 1 kg)
- 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Chill the watermelon cubes for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon, feta, mint, and red onion (if using).
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss lightly to coat without breaking up the watermelon.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours; drain excess liquid just before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter-savory twist, finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Substitute basil for mint or use a mix of soft herbs.
- Use a firm, ripe watermelon so the cubes hold their shape.
- This salad is best eaten the day it’s made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (167 g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta, mint, summer, picnic, Mediterranean
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