Watermelon Mint Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this irresistible Watermelon Mint Salad—an effortless recipe that celebrates fresh, seasonal flavors. Featuring juicy chunks of sweet watermelon, aromatic fresh mint, and creamy, tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. A zesty lime dressing, made with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ties it all together, while an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a gourmet touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is ideal for picnics, BBQs, or as a light appetizer. Serve chilled for an instant escape to summer perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Optional: balsamic glaze
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch) and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Rinse the fresh mint leaves, pat them dry, and roughly chop or tear them. Add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and mint mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
If desired, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the salad for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a refreshing chill.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1601 mg | 34% | |
*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.
