Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A refreshing summer salad featuring sweet, juicy watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, tossed in a light olive oil and lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 lbs whole seedless watermelon, chilled (about 12 cups cubed)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 3 limes
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (preferably sheep’s milk)
Instructions
- Cut rind from chilled watermelon and cube into 1-inch chunks. Drain in a colander.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place watermelon in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over and add chopped mint. Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle in feta cheese and give one final gentle stir.
- Serve immediately or within 1 hour for best freshness.
Notes
- Add thinly sliced red onions for bite.
- Include Kalamata or black olives for briny flavor.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction for depth.
- Mix in blueberries or sliced strawberries for extra sweetness.
- Top with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/watermelon-feta-salad-with-mint/
