Description
This watermelon and feta salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Light, colorful, and refreshing, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or a quick healthy snack. Easily customizable and adaptable to vegan or gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- Arugula
- Cucumber slices
- Toasted nuts
Instructions
- Arrange cubed watermelon on a large serving platter.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the watermelon.
- Add red onion slices and chopped mint on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine just before serving.
Notes
- Use dairy-free feta or omit cheese entirely for a vegan version.
- Add arugula, cucumber, or toasted nuts for extra texture.
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain freshness.
- Toss gently to avoid bruising the watermelon cubes.
- Best enjoyed fresh do not store assembled salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg