Description
This vibrant Summer Watermelon Feta Salad is a quick and easy dish that combines juicy watermelon with creamy feta and fresh mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion; optionally soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Add crumbled feta cheese, torn mint leaves, and onion slices to the bowl with watermelon.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss gently to combine without crushing the watermelon.
- If using balsamic vinegar, drizzle it over the salad and lightly toss again.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in diced avocado or cucumber.
- A sprinkle of lime zest can enhance the freshness of this salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg