Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A light, refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint, perfect for hot days and quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- Pinch or two of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups) and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese by hand or with a fork into small chunks.
- Rinse and roughly chop 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
- Gently toss the watermelon, crumbled feta, and chopped mint together in the bowl using a wooden spoon or salad tongs.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice if desired.
- Sprinkle a pinch or two of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together again, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Optional: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use ripe, seedless watermelon with a creamy yellow spot for best sweetness. Crumble feta by hand to preserve texture. Gently toss to avoid mushy watermelon. Prepare no more than an hour before serving to prevent sogginess. Optional chilling enhances flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, healthy snack, fresh mint, easy recipe, gluten-free, vegetarian