Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable Version)

Juicy watermelon, feta, red onion, and mint tossed with lime for a light and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 5 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, torn or sliced

→ Dairy

04 - 150 g feta cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
07 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
08 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large serving bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced red onion, and mint leaves.
02 - Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gently toss to combine.
03 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly, or scatter on top for a decorative finish.
04 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for extra refreshment.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to prepare in just fifteen minutes and no cooking required
  • Uses simple fresh ingredients you can find at any market
  • Perfect for potlucks picnics or an easy weeknight side
  • Vegetarian and naturally gluten free
  • Every time I bring out this salad it disappears quickly and someone always asks for the recipe. I made it for my family’s Fourth of July picnic last year and it completely stole the show.
02 -
  • Naturally hydrating with high water content
  • Super quick to assemble for last-minute guests
  • A classic Mediterranean combination
  • Feta is truly the backbone of this salad Its creamy salty tang plays perfectly against the sweet melon One bite always takes me straight back to my grandmother’s breezy patio where we first tried this together on a sweltering August day
03 -
  • Use cold watermelon for best texture and taste
  • Crumble feta from a block instead of pre-crumbled for superior creaminess
  • Toss gently to avoid breaking down the fruit and cheese

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