Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
This watermelon feta salad combines juicy, sweet watermelon with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs for a perfect summer dish. The contrast of flavors creates a refreshing, light meal or side that's impressive yet incredibly simple to make—no cooking required!
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (about half a medium watermelon)
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds, and place in a large serving bowl.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped mint, and torn basil to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon feta salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
Notes
For the best watermelon feta salad, use a ripe, sweet watermelon and chill all ingredients before assembly. Try adding kalamata olives and a sprinkle of oregano for a more traditional Mediterranean variation that enhances the sweet-savory contrast.
Nutrition: Per serving: 195 calories, 12g fat, 20g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 15g sugar, 380mg sodium