Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe with Zesty Lime Dressing
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a zesty lime dressing for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, washed and torn
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or agave nectar (optional)
- Pinch of salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes. Chill if desired.
- Crumble about 1 cup (150 g) of feta cheese into medium-sized pieces.
- Wash and pat dry ¼ cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, then tear by hand into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and torn mint leaves. Drizzle dressing over and toss lightly to coat without bruising.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Tear mint leaves by hand to avoid bitterness. Chill salad before serving for best taste. Drain excess watermelon juice if too watery. Dressing can be prepared ahead and kept separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150 g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, lime dressing, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe