Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint, combining sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic mint, dressed with olive oil and lime or lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 small melon)
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (or cubed block feta)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup arugula or baby spinach
- Balsamic glaze drizzle
- Chopped cucumber
- Toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
- Fresh basil leaves (as a substitute or addition to mint)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cube the seedless watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Feta and Mint: Crumble the feta cheese (or cut it into small cubes if using block feta) and add it to the watermelon. Tear or chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the top.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and lime or lemon juice over the watermelon mixture. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to combine.
- Optional Add-ins: Add any optional ingredients like red onion, arugula, cucumber, or toasted nuts, and toss again.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra spice, add chili powder, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño slices to the salad.
- If you prefer a sweeter salad, drizzle with honey or agave syrup or add fruits like orange slices or strawberries.
- To make it vegan, use a plant-based feta cheese alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
