Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe with Mint
A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint for a light and vibrant dish perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 1 to 1.5 inches)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes about 1 to 1.5 inches each and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese by hand or with a fork into small uneven pieces and add to the watermelon.
- Roughly chop fresh mint leaves to make about 1/4 cup and add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, a pinch of sea salt, and optional black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss with a wooden spoon or salad tongs until combined, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whole mint leaves.
Notes
Use firm, seedless watermelon for best texture. Crumble feta by hand for rustic texture. Let salad chill 10-15 minutes before serving but do not store too long to avoid sogginess. Adjust salt depending on feta saltiness. For dairy-free, substitute feta with seasoned firm tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, light salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad