Dairy-Free Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad
Experience summer on a plate with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad—a vibrant, health-conscious twist on a classic favorite. Packed with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy dairy-free feta cheese, this salad is elevated by the aromatic freshness of chopped mint and a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and easy dish for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or a light lunch. Its combination of sweet, salty, and herbal flavors makes it an irresistible crowd-pleaser, while being entirely plant-based and gluten-free. Serve this chilled delight immediately or let it cool in the fridge for an extra refreshing bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 cup dairy-free feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the dairy-free feta cheese over the watermelon cubes.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and cut into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, squeeze the juice of the lime and whisk it together with the extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to enjoy a cooler salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4390 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1957 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
