Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon cubes, crumbly feta cheese, fresh mint, and toasted pepitas for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or torn
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool (optional).
- Rinse and pat dry fresh mint leaves, then chop or tear into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon cubes and gently toss to coat without breaking the cubes.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint leaves, then toss lightly to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted pepitas over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour. Avoid longer refrigeration to maintain texture.
Notes
Use firm, ripe watermelon for best texture. Be gentle when tossing to avoid breaking watermelon cubes and turning feta mushy. Toast pepitas carefully to avoid burning. Best served within 1 hour of assembly to maintain freshness and texture. For dairy-free, substitute feta with vegan feta or seasoned firm tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4.5
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