Description
Feta Watermelon Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with freshness and flavor. This vibrant salad combines juicy watermelon with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs for a delightful contrast that’s perfect for warm days. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a barbecue, or looking for a light meal, this salad stands out with its colorful ingredients and refreshing taste. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup English cucumber (halved and sliced)
- ½ cup red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce thoroughly.
- Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh herbs.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped basil, and mint.
- In a jar or separate bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well mixed.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose a ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness. Opt for fresh herbs instead of dried to elevate flavors. Allow the salad to chill before serving for enhanced freshness.