Description
Enjoy a refreshing twist on summer salads with this delightful Watermelon Feta Salad. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe watermelon and the tanginess of feta cheese, this dish is perfect for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or a light lunch. With fresh blueberries and aromatic herbs like mint and basil, each bite offers a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures. The simple honey-lime dressing brings everything together for a quick preparation that takes just 15 minutes. This salad not only looks beautiful on your table but also packs a nutritious punch, making it an ideal side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 to 8 cups seedless watermelon (cut into ¾ inch cubes)
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (plus more to taste)
- Fresh mint and basil leaves, thinly sliced (plus more for garnish)
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt in a mason jar. Shake until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, blueberries, sliced mint, sliced basil, and ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat without mashing the watermelon.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with remaining feta cheese and additional herbs as desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg