4.7 from 180 votes
Watermelon Feta Salad
This Watermelon Feta Salad combines chilled watermelon cubes with a tangy olive oil and lime dressing, fresh chopped mint, and crumbled feta cheese, creating a refreshing balance of sweet, salty, and bright flavors. The watermelon’s juicy texture contrasts with the crumbly feta, while the mint adds a crisp, herbal note. Prepared just before serving, the salad stays vibrant and perfect for a light side or summer appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 pounds watermelon chilled (about 12 cups of cubed fruit, whole, seedless
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 whole lime juiced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mint chopped, fresh leaves
- 1 1/2 cups feta cheese sheep's milk feta preferred, crumbled
Instructions
- Note: This salad is best made just prior to serving. Prepare one hour or less before your meal.Cut rind from the watermelon, then chop the fruit into 1 inch chunks. Place chunks in a colander to drain as your chop.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
- Place watermelon in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing and chopped mint over the watermelon and toss gently to coat. Pour the crumbled feta into the salad bowl and stir gently to integrate the cheese into the salad. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
756mg
(32%)
Potassium
557mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
2940IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
38.6mg
(43%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 2940IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 38.6mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.