Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Lime
A quick and refreshing summer side dish combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, zesty lime, and fresh mint for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn
- Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 1/4 of a seedless watermelon into 4 cups of bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces).
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese by hand into small, uneven chunks.
- Wash and dry 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, then roughly chop or tear them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey (if using). Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Whisk until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes with the crumbled feta and chopped mint.
- Drizzle the lime dressing over everything and toss lightly to coat without breaking the watermelon.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
Use a firm, seedless watermelon and a crumbly Greek feta for best texture. Add honey to balance acidity if desired. Toss gently to avoid breaking watermelon cubes and crumbling feta too much. Best served fresh or chilled up to one hour to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint lime salad, refreshing side dish, easy salad recipe