Feta Licious Watermelon Salad
Dive into the refreshing flavors of summer with this irresistible Feta Licious Watermelon Salad! This vibrant dish combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy crumbles of feta cheese, crisp cucumber slices, and a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil leaves for an unforgettable contrast of textures and tastes. Drizzled with a zesty lime and extra-virgin olive oil dressing and finished with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Bursting with hydrating ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flair, this watermelon-feta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes to yield approximately 4 cups. Place the cubes in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber in the bowl.
Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves finely, then sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break apart the watermelon cubes.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2314 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1137 mg | 24% | |
*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.
