Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad is the ultimate dish to brighten up your warm-weather meals. Perfectly balancing sweet, juicy watermelon with the salty creaminess of crumbled feta cheese, this salad is elevated by crisp cucumber, fragrant fresh mint and basil, and a zesty lime dressing. A hint of red onion adds a subtle tang, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light and healthy side dish. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for an invigorating taste of summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch) and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then thinly slice into half-moons. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
Finely chop the mint and basil leaves, then sprinkle them into the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixture for a subtle tang.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients without crushing the watermelon cubes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2344 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1625 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 3095 mg | 66% | |
*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.
