Keto Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet, juicy watermelon and tangy, creamy feta cheese with this Keto Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad. Perfectly complementing the vibrant flavors are crisp cucumber slices and fragrant fresh mint, creating a dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for warm days or when you need a simple, low-carb side dish. The zesty olive oil and lime juice dressing brings a delightful brightness to the mix, while a touch of sea salt and black pepper rounds out the flavors beautifully. Serve it chilled to enjoy its refreshing qualities to the fullest — it's the ultimate keto-friendly summer salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 680 grams watermelon
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, discarding the rind, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon cubes.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into half-moon slices and add them to the bowl with watermelon and feta.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the watermelon mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lime juice until well combined. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss all ingredients together until everything is well coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3469 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1449 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*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.
