Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
Bright, refreshing, and full of contrasting flavors, this Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint is the ultimate summer side dish that’s both simple to make and delightfully elegant. Bursting with the natural sweetness of juicy watermelon, the dish gets a savory twist from crumbled feta cheese and a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fresh mint leaves add a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty dressing made with lime juice and extra virgin olive oil ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or as a light and healthy lunch. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing treat on a hot day—it's the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors! Keywords: watermelon salad, feta and mint, summer side dish, easy salad recipe, no-cook recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller for a more decorative presentation. Measure out 6 cups and place them into a large serving bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and add it to the watermelon.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the watermelon and feta.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately as a light salad or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2319 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1545 mg | 33% | |
*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.
