Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A light and easy summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and fresh mint for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and herbaceous flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or sliced cucumbers for extra crunch
Instructions
- Cut off the rind and slice the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups). Pat dry with paper towels if overly juicy.
- Gently bruise or tear ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves to release their oils.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup if using. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes with crumbled feta cheese and bruised mint leaves.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly but thoroughly to coat all ingredients without breaking the watermelon.
- Sprinkle a tiny extra pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on top if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Lightly bruising the mint leaves releases their oils and enhances flavor without overpowering the dish. Chill watermelon cubes before assembling for extra refreshment. Prepare watermelon and feta separately if making ahead to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta cheese, mint, summer salad, light salad, easy salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad