Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A quick, healthy, and refreshing summer side dish combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless, firm, ripe)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Cut off the rind and slice the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese and add it to the watermelon bowl.
- Wash, dry, and finely chop about 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves. Add to the bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon, feta, and mint. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated, being careful not to break up the watermelon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding extra lime juice or salt as desired.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture. If needed, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Notes
Use seedless watermelon for ease and a ripe melon for sweetness. Toss salad just before serving to keep watermelon crisp. For dairy-free, substitute feta with firm tofu or vegan cheese. Fresh mint is preferred over dried. Optional additions include chili flakes for heat or toasted nuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, summer salad, healthy side dish, easy salad, fresh salad, lime dressing