Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fresh herbs, drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of citrus for the perfect balance of flavors. Quick to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this salad brings together simple ingredients for an unforgettable dish that’s light, healthy, and bursting with freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into bite-sized chunks and remove any seeds.
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is preferred.
- Crumble feta cheese into small pieces.
- Tear fresh mint leaves by hand to preserve flavor.
- Combine watermelon, onion, feta, and mint in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt and black pepper, tasting carefully due to feta’s saltiness.
- Gently toss to combine without breaking watermelon pieces.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh watermelon for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt carefully; feta is already salty.
- Optional: Add cucumber, arugula, or toasted nuts for extra texture.
- Prepare just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg