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Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad

Bushra
A refreshing Mediterranean salad combining sweet watermelon with salty feta cheese, fresh mint, and Kalamata olives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 portions

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the watermelon feta salad

  • 1 kg watermelon, seedless and cut into chunks (35oz.)
  • 250 g feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled (9 oz.)
  • 1 bunch mint, leaves only, chopped

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this watermelon feta salad recipe start by removing the rind and seeds from the watermelon, and cut into triangular chunks. Cut the feta cheese into small cubes, or bigger if you prefer, and place both into a large bowl.
  • Slice the onions into paper-thin slices and place in the bowl with the rest of the ingredients, add the chopped mint leaves and the kalamata olives and set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing for the watermelon feta salad. In a small bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice and brown sugar and season. Whisk the ingredients to combine, taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Pour the dressing over the watermelon feta salad and toss to coat.
  • Divide the watermelon feta salad among individual serving plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword easy no-cook recipe, healthy appetizer, summer salad, sweet and salty
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