Watermelon Feta and Black Olive Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Watermelon Feta and Black Olive Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and tangy notes. Juicy, cubed watermelon pairs harmoniously with the creamy saltiness of crumbled feta cheese and the briny bite of black olives, all tied together with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Fresh mint leaves add a fragrant herbal touch, elevating the dish to a sophisticated yet simple offering that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this no-cook recipe is as perfect for warm-weather dining as it is stunning to serve. Whether you're entertaining guests or savoring it solo, this vibrant salad promises to be a crowd-pleasing hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) watermelon
- 3 ounces (crumbled) feta cheese
- 1 cup (pitted and sliced) black olives
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons (optional) sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (freshly ground) black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size for easy mixing and presentation.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced black olives.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice to create a light dressing.
Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice mixture over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients using a large spoon or your hands to evenly coat the watermelon, feta, and olives with the dressing.
Season the salad with sea salt (if desired) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl for presentation and garnish with a few whole mint leaves for an extra pop of color.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer on a warm day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*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.
