Description
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines the sweet juiciness of ripe watermelon with tangy feta cheese and refreshing mint. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish. With its beautiful colors and contrasting textures, it’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cube the seedless watermelon into uniform pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and finely chopped mint leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar; gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper before tossing again lightly.
- If desired, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg