Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
Description
The Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint uses mostly raw components combined simply to maintain their individual textures. Cubed watermelon provides a juicy sweetness that contrasts with the crisp cucumber pieces and chopped walnuts. Halved kalamata olives contribute briny notes that enhance the salad’s complexity. Fresh mint adds herbaceous brightness, while cubed feta cheese balances the sweetness with a creamy saltiness.
The lime zest and juice provide acidity and freshness, while the olive oil adds a smooth body to the dressing, finished with a pinch of kosher salt. The salad is tossed gently and served immediately to preserve the watermelon and cucumber’s firm texture and moisture. Leftovers are best refrigerated and consumed within two days to avoid sogginess.
This salad works well as a side dish or a light lunch and can be adapted by adding other vegetables like avocado or red onion for extra flavor. The combination of textures makes it interesting and refreshing during warm weather or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.
For best results, feta can be cubed or crumbled according to preference. Using small watermelon cubes ensures easy serving and balance with other salad components. Dressing should be added just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubed
- 2 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup mint chopped, leaves
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed
- 1 lime
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes in a large bowl. Add in the cucumbers, kalamata olives and walnuts.
- Add the cubed feta and chopped mint. Using a microplane, zest the lime and add it to the salad.
- Add the lime juice, salt and olive oil.
- Give it a toss and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cube or crumble the feta cheese based on your texture preference; more feta will increase saltiness.
- Serve the salad immediately or within two days refrigerated in an airtight container to prevent sogginess.
- For variation, add vegetables such as avocado or red onion to enhance flavor complexity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1148IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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