Description
This 5-Minute Watermelon Feta Salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint creates a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 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
Dressing:
- 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
- Cube the watermelon: Cut watermelon into bite-sized chunks. Remove any seeds if needed and place cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- Add feta and mint: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the watermelon.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without breaking up the watermelon or cheese.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately, or chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish (optional): Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze or top with extra mint for a polished finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: watermelon feta salad, summer salad, quick salad, Mediterranean recipe
