Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
This easy summer salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick snack on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 6 cups US measure)
- 3/4 cup block-style feta cheese, crumbled or diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt or flaky salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- Optional: 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios or almonds, chopped
- Optional: 1 tablespoon basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Chill cubes for 15 minutes if not already cold.
- Slice or crumble the block feta into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse and gently tear mint leaves by hand.
- Place watermelon cubes in a mixing bowl. Add feta and mint leaves. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and honey/agave (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing evenly over the salad.
- Gently toss everything to coat, being careful not to crush the watermelon.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon if salad releases excess juice.
Notes
Use block-style feta for best texture and flavor. Chill all ingredients before assembling for maximum refreshment. Tear mint leaves by hand to avoid bruising. Assemble salad just before serving to prevent excess juice. For vegan, use plant-based feta. Optional add-ins like cucumber, onion, nuts, or basil can be included for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta, mint, summer salad, easy salad, gluten-free, vegetarian, picnic, potluck, refreshing