Description
A vibrant Mediterranean salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and aromatic mint for a light, refreshing dish. Perfect for summer entertaining with no-cook preparation.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed watermelon
8 oz crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes and refrigerate 15 minutes
Crack feta cheese into small clumps using hands
Slicing red onion and soak in cold water 5 minutes
Chop fresh mint leaves into 1/4-inch pieces
Place chilled watermelon in large serving bowl
Spread feta clumps evenly across melon cubes
Drizzle olive oil over entire mixture
Sprinkle mint leaves and drained onion slices
Cover bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes
Stir gently before serving
Notes
Use room temperature feta to balance temperature
Chill watermelon in ice water for 10 minutes for extra refreshment
Drizzle olive oil just before serving to preserve vibrancy
Add mint right before serving to preserve aroma
Use low-sodium feta if available
Soak red onion to mellow sharpness
Serve with crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean dish
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
