Watermelon Feta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant mix of sweet watermelon, savory feta, and a hint of mint, perfect for a hot summer day
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta, chopped mint, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Top with additional chopped mint and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt (optional).
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving. However, be mindful that the watermelon may release some water after being in the fridge.
- For a creamier version, you can use crumbled goat cheese instead of feta.
- To make this salad more substantial, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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