Description
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint is a refreshing summer salad that combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy feta cheese, fragrant mint, and a bright lime dressing. This colorful and easy-to-make dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, or as a light side for grilled meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Place the watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl, ensuring they’re evenly sized for a balanced texture in the salad.
- Add Salad Components: Add the crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint to the bowl with the watermelon.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl, distributing it evenly.
- Toss Gently: Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing, being careful not to break apart the watermelon cubes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with extra mint leaves for an appealing presentation and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Chill the watermelon before assembling the salad to enhance the refreshing flavor.
- For additional crunch and freshness, add diced cucumber to the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the watermelon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 day for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
