Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A light, refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, and bright mint, perfect for a quick and flavorful treat.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (preferably small-curd feta)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch or two of sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, if watermelon isn’t sweet enough)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into bite-sized cubes (roughly 1-inch pieces). Remove seeds if any.
- Gently tear 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves instead of chopping to prevent bruising and release aroma. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, fresh juice of 1 lime, a pinch of sea salt, and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Optionally add 1 tablespoon honey if watermelon isn’t sweet enough.
- Place watermelon cubes in a large bowl. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the top. Add the torn mint leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently using two large spoons or your hands to avoid mashing the watermelon. Coat everything lightly without breaking up the fruit.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and keep it refreshingly cool.
Notes
Use small-curd feta for creaminess and tear mint leaves instead of chopping to preserve aroma. Chill salad before serving for best flavor. Avoid over-tossing to keep watermelon intact. Optional honey can be added if watermelon is not sweet enough. For vegan version, omit feta or substitute with vegan cheese or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, summer salad, light salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe