Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad
Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is a vibrant summer dish that brings together the sweetness of ripe watermelon and the creamy saltiness of feta cheese, all enhanced with fresh mint and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the watermelon into cubes and crumbling the feta.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and crumbled feta.
- Add chopped mint leaves to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil, then drizzle over the salad.
- Gently toss everything to combine without breaking the watermelon pieces.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg