Mediterranean Watermelon Salad with Feta
A refreshing salad that contrasts sweet watermelon with tangy feta cheese, ideal for summer gatherings and picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Watermelon, diced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the cucumber and remove the seeds if desired.
- Chop the mint leaves using the chiffonade technique.
- Prep the red onion by slicing it very thinly.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the salad with the dressing and gently toss.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added richness, consider mixing in diced avocado or nuts. This salad can be adjusted with seasonal ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, Mediterranean salad, feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad