Low Carb Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad
Brighten up your plate with this Low Carb Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad, a vibrant and healthy summer dish bursting with flavor! Perfectly balancing sweet, juicy watermelon with the salty richness of feta cheese, this salad is elevated by fresh mint leaves and a tangy lime dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an effortless yet elegant side dish or light meal that’s great for picnics, barbecues, or refreshing lunches. The combination of wholesome ingredients, including olive oil and simple seasonings, makes this low-carb recipe both satisfying and guilt-free. Serve it fresh, chilled, and garnished with extra mint for a visually stunning and flavorful treat that will impress all your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the watermelon. Cut a seedless watermelon into cubes, measuring about 4 cups. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese and add it to the bowl with the watermelon cubes.
Gently wash and dry the fresh mint leaves. Tear or chop about 0.25 cup of mint leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
Prepare the lime dressing. Roll a lime on your kitchen counter to soften it, then cut it in half. Squeeze the juice from the lime into a small bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the lime juice, and mix well with a fork or whisk until emulsified.
Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper into the lime and olive oil mixture, and stir to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon, feta, and mint mixture in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or two spoons, being careful not to crush the watermelon cubes.
Once the salad is well coated with the dressing, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2906 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1243 mg | 26% | |
*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.
