Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint combined with olive oil and lime for a refreshing side.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

04 - 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
02 - Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salad mixture.
03 - Toss lightly to mix, taking care not to break up the watermelon pieces.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking involved.
  • Only 5 ingredients that are easy to find at any market.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of guests.
  • Perfectly balanced flavors—sweet watermelon, salty feta, and herby mint create a refreshing contrast.
  • Ideal for warm-weather entertaining, from backyard BBQs to picnics and potlucks.
02 -
  • Chill the watermelon before assembling for an extra-refreshing salad.
  • Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for a zestier flavor profile.
  • Substitute basil for mint if you prefer a slightly different herb note.
  • Serve immediately—this salad is best fresh and should not be made more than 1 hour in advance.
  • Check feta labels if strict vegetarian suitability is required, as some feta is produced with animal rennet.
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