5 from 8 votes
Watermelon And Feta Salad
A thoroughly refreshing summer salad with sweet watermelon and creamy goat cheese in lemon herb dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
The dressing
- 3 medium mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small clove garlic smashed then chopped small
- ¼ teaspoon thyme optional, fresh
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese optional (see notes, brine from the feta
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the salad
- 700 grams watermelon 1½ lbs, cubes
- 10 grams mint ⅓ cup, torn, leaves
- 60 grams salad greens 2 oz
- 100 grams feta cheese 3½ oz
- 10-15 kalamata olives optional
Instructions
Dressing
- Muddle 3 medium mint leaves and 1 teaspoon lime zest by placing the leaves and zest at the bottom of a metal bowl and using a cocktail muddler or wooden pestle, gently grind 2-3 times to release the oils.
- Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 small clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon brine from the feta (see notes), ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and whisk to form an emulsion.
Cup of Yum
Salad
- Toss 700 grams watermelon cubes, 10 grams mint leaves, 60 grams salad leaves and dressing together in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to a serving dish and crumble 100 grams feta cheese over the top. Taste for seasoning adding more salt or pepper as required. Garnish with 10-15 Kalamata olives (optional).
Notes
- This salad is best served within an hour after preparing, however the dressing can be prepared in advance.
- To make the dressing ahead - prepare the dressing and transfer to a glass jar with a lid and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Remove from the fridge and shake well to mix before using.
- Cut the watermelon into bite-size cubes, removing as many seeds as possible without cutting the pieces too small.
- Use your favourite crumbly goat cheese or a feta in brine as this will keep the cheese fresh and add wonderful flavour to the dressing.
- To avoid the cheese melting into the dressing, mix the watermelon and salad leaves in a large bowl with the dressing, then crumble goats cheese/feta over the top.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
178mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
947IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 947IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.