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Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint is simply dressed with olive oil and lime juice, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • colander
  • Large salad bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Ingredients

  • 8 pounds whole seedless watermelon chilled, about 12 cups of cubed fruit
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 whole limes juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese (sheep's milk feta preferred)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cut rind from the watermelon, then chop the fruit into 1 inch chunks. Place chunks in a colander to drain as you chop.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
  • Place watermelon in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing and chopped mint over the watermelon and toss gently to coat. Pour the crumbled feta into the salad bowl and stir gently to integrate the cheese into the salad. Serve.

Notes

This salad is best made just prior to serving. Prepare one hour or less before your meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 2940IUVitamin C: 38.6mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 1.6mg
Keyword dairy, mint, refreshing, salad, summer, watermelon feta salad
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