Mediterranean Watermelon Salad with Feta
A refreshing salad featuring juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and vibrant herbs—perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Watermelon (about 4 cups, cubed)
- Feta Cheese (1 cup, crumbled)
- Cucumber (1 medium, diced)
- Red Onion (1/4 small, thinly sliced)
- Fresh Mint (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut your watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the Cucumber: Wash and chop your cucumber into small pieces.
- Slice the Red Onion: Thinly slice it for manageable pieces in the salad.
- Chop the Mint: Stack and slice the mint leaves finely.
- Mix Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Add the Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and gently fold it into the salad.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
Serve it family-style or plated individually with extra mint leaves for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, Mediterranean salad, summer recipes, healthy salad, feta cheese