Fresh Star-Spangled Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
A refreshing and easy watermelon salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint, perfect for summer BBQs and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed and torn by hand
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Pinch or two of flaky sea salt
- Light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble about 1 cup of good-quality feta cheese and add to the bowl.
- Tear about ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves by hand and add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon honey if using. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon, feta, and mint mixture. Toss gently with salad servers or a large spoon to combine without breaking the watermelon or feta.
- Optionally chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use firm, bright red watermelon without white streaks for best texture. Tear mint leaves by hand to release oils without bitterness. Toss gently to avoid breaking watermelon and feta. Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness. Chill salad for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 24 hours; drain excess liquid before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, BBQ salad, fresh mint, easy salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad