Description
This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint is your go-to summer dish—cool, crisp, colorful, and packed with sweet, salty, and tangy flavor. Ready in minutes and always a hit at BBQs, potlucks, or poolside picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed or balled
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller. Crumble the feta and chop mint leaves.
- In a serving bowl or platter, layer the watermelon, sprinkle with feta, and scatter mint over top.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced red onion, diced cucumber, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. You can also toss in greens or nuts for added crunch. Best enjoyed fresh—combine ingredients just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, feta, mint, refreshing recipes