Refreshing Summer Watermelon Feta Salad
Bright and delicious, this Summer Watermelon Feta Salad combines juicy watermelon with creamy feta and fresh mint for a perfect summertime dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon.
- Add the torn mint leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixture, then gently toss to combine without crushing the watermelon.
- Sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in diced cucumbers or a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick.
- If you prefer, swap feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg