Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and cool mint, perfect for quick and easy summer entertaining.
- 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 into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of coarse sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half, slice into manageable sections, then cube about 4 cups into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse fresh mint leaves, pat dry, and roughly chop about 1/4 cup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons), and 1 teaspoon honey.
- Add the chopped mint to the watermelon cubes. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese evenly over the top.
- Pour the dressing over everything and gently toss with a large spoon or salad tongs, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
- Sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon with a creamy yellow spot on the rind for best flavor. Gently cube watermelon to avoid excess juice. Let feta sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if dry. Add dressing just before serving if preparing ahead to keep watermelon crisp. For vegan option, substitute feta with marinated tofu or vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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