Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A simple, refreshing summer side dish combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint. Ready in under 15 minutes with no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed (about 900g / 1.3 lbs)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (150g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (about 10g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30ml)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch pieces. Keep the watermelon cold for best texture.
- Rinse and pat dry the fresh mint leaves, then chop finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Optional: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to meld flavors and enhance refreshment.
Notes
Use cold watermelon for best texture. Use fresh mint only, dried mint lacks brightness. Use good-quality, creamy feta cheese from deli for best flavor. Add salt and pepper at the end to avoid watery salad. Can be made ahead by keeping components separate and tossing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer side dish, refreshing salad, mint salad, easy salad, no cook salad