Watermelon Feta Salad
This Watermelon Feta Salad is the kind of dish that disappears before you even set it on the table. Chunks of cold, juicy watermelon meet crumbled feta, whisper-thin red onion, and a handful of fresh mint — all tossed together in about five minutes flat. Sweet, salty, a little sharp, completely refreshing. It's the ultimate warm-weather side dish that earns every compliment.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- ½ red onion chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Add the cubed watermelon, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and torn mint leaves to a large bowl. Gently toss everything together until combined. If using balsamic glaze, drizzle it over just before serving. Serve immediately, nice and cold.
Notes
- Use a ripe watermelon: The sweeter and juicier the watermelon, the better this salad will taste.
- Choose block feta: It’s creamier and more flavorful than pre-crumbled feta. Crumble it yourself for the freshest texture.
- Drizzle the balsamic at the end: Add it just before serving so the salad stays fresh and vibrant.
- Serve it cold: Chilling the salad makes it extra refreshing, especially on a hot summer day.
- Enjoy it fresh: This salad is best eaten soon after it's made since the watermelon will release juice over time.
- Prep ahead if needed: You can cut the watermelon, slice the onion, and crumble the feta in advance. Just toss everything together and add the dressing right before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 84kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Sodium: 142mg
- Potassium: 206mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Vitamin A: 1024IU
- Vitamin C: 14mg
- Calcium: 80mg
- Iron: 1mg