Mediterranean Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint-Lime Vinaigrette
Make this refreshing salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, crisp cucumber, and a bright mint-lime dressing. It is a simple, no-cook dish perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta, sliced cucumber, chopped mint, and sliced red onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is lightly coated.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose a very ripe, firm watermelon for the best cubes.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well before adding to the salad.
- For a variation, add 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20