Easy Refreshing Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe
A simple, no-cook summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint with a bright lime-honey dressing. Perfect for hot days, cookouts, and lazy lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (block feta packed in brine preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
- Fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Cut watermelon in half crosswise, then into 1-inch thick slices. Remove rind and white pith. Cube into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch squares) to yield 4 cups. Place in a large mixing bowl. Pat dry with paper towels if very wet.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, and honey. Whisk or shake until honey dissolves. Add a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Taste and adjust.
- Chop the mint: Stack mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice thinly (chiffonade) to get about 1/4 cup loosely packed ribbons.
- Assemble the salad: Pour dressing over watermelon cubes and gently toss. Add crumbled feta and most of the mint. Toss very gently to combine, keeping feta in chunks.
- Let it rest: Allow salad to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Finish and serve: Transfer to a serving platter. Top with remaining mint, an extra pinch of flaky salt, and a few more cracks of black pepper.
Notes
Use block feta packed in brine for best texture. Let salad rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Best eaten the day it’s made. For variations, add jalapeño for heat, swap mint with basil, or use avocado for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 7
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