Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Fresh Mint
This recipe provides instructions for a light, cool salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and aromatic fresh mint, finished with a simple lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon in a large bowl.
- Add the feta cheese and chopped fresh mint to the bowl with the watermelon. If using, add the thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and honey or maple syrup until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture.
- Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle with black pepper just before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, include 1/4 cup of toasted pecans or slivered almonds.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, substitute the lime juice with lemon juice.
- For a richer finish, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the assembled salad instead of the lime dressing.
- You can cube the feta yourself or buy pre-crumbled feta for faster preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 25