Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A refreshing and easy summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- Pinch of sea salt, to taste
- Light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut off the rind of the watermelon and slice into 1-inch thick slabs, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks about 1/3-inch pieces.
- Rinse and roughly chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
- Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of one lime. Toss gently to combine without smashing the watermelon.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a light grind of black pepper over the salad. Toss briefly to distribute seasoning evenly.
- Optional: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Add toasted pine nuts or pistachios for crunch. For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with vegan cheese or omit and add more nuts. Avoid over-tossing to prevent watermelon from becoming watery. Prepare just before serving or chill briefly for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad