Description
Refreshing Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese is the ultimate summer side dish, combining vibrant colors and delightful flavors that will impress your guests. This quick and easy recipe showcases juicy watermelon paired with tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a light dressing, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch. In just 15 minutes, you can create a nutritious and visually appealing salad that offers a unique blend of sweet and savory. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or alongside grilled meats, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any summer gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 8 oz feta cheese (diced)
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley mix)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a shallow salad dish, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and sliced red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, honey, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg