Description
This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors featuring juicy watermelon cubes, crumbly feta cheese, and fragrant fresh mint. Lightly dressed with olive oil and lime juice, it serves as an ideal summer side dish or appetizer that comes together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, ensuring to remove any seeds to make the salad easy to eat.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves. Add thinly sliced red onion if using for an added sharpness.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients. Add fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the salad without breaking up the watermelon.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired for a fresh presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately as a light, refreshing side dish or appetizer that’s perfect for warm weather meals.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, seedless watermelon.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the feta with a plant-based cheese or omit it altogether.
- Lime juice is optional but adds a nice tang to balance the sweetness of the watermelon.
- Red onion adds a slight bite but can be left out if you want a milder taste.
- Serve the salad chilled for optimal freshness and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
