Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of a Feta Watermelon Salad, the ultimate refreshing dish for summer gatherings. This vibrant salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs like mint and basil. Perfect as a side for barbecues or enjoyed solo as a light meal, this recipe is quick to make and packed with nutrients. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful salad that not only looks appealing but also tantalizes your taste buds. Serve it chilled for maximum freshness, making it an ideal choice for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup English cucumber (halved and sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped basil, and mint. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg