Watermelon Feta Salad

Name: Watermelon Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup kalamata olives (optional), pitted and halved; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A refreshing summer salad that perfectly balances sweet juicy watermelon with tangy feta cheese, crisp cucumber, and aromatic mint. This vibrant dish is ideal for hot days, picnics, and BBQs when you need something light and cooling.

15 minEasyServes 6160 cal/serving

MediterraneanSaladNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 English cucumber, diced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives (optional), pitted and halved
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 8 cups cut into 1-inch cubes seedless watermelon, 1 diced English cucumber, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup crumbled feta cheese.
2

If using, add 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives (optional).
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 juiced lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
4

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
5

Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves and toss very gently to incorporate.
6

For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
7

Serve chilled and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

Questions

Can I make Watermelon Feta Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Watermelon Feta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Watermelon Feta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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