Watermelon Feta and Olive Salad
Brighten up your table with this Watermelon Feta and Olive Salad—a refreshing and savory-sweet medley perfect for summer gatherings or light meals. Juicy cubes of seedless watermelon are paired with creamy crumbled feta and briny kalamata olives, creating a balance of flavors that's truly irresistible. Tossed with fragrant fresh mint and a zesty lime-olive oil dressing, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick appetizers or side dishes. Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, unexpected flavors, this salad is a versatile delight that celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh mint 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 1-inch cubes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl with the watermelon.
Slice the kalamata olives in half lengthwise and add them to the salad.
Chop the fresh mint leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine all the ingredients without breaking the watermelon cubes or feta.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 5166 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1199 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1210 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.
