Watermelon Feta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, this Watermelon Feta Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and savory deliciousness. Featuring juicy bite-sized watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and a hint of red onion (optional) for zest, this salad is elevated with fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of lime-infused olive oil dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect no-cook recipe for picnics, barbecues, or a light appetizer. Garnished with vibrant mint, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Make this quick and easy watermelon salad your go-to summer side dish for its bold taste and effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Watermelon
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Red onion (optional)
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 1 inch) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and add to the bowl with the watermelon.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into thin half-moon slices and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
If using red onion, thinly slice it into small slivers and add it to the salad for a bit of tangy flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the watermelon salad mixture and gently toss all ingredients to combine, being careful not to break apart the feta.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with a few extra mint leaves for presentation.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2326 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1925 mg | 41% | |
*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.
