Celebrate Summer with Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

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This watermelon, feta, and mint salad shows up often at our house during the summer, especially for cookouts. The quality of the olive oil and feta cheese is important, so go ahead and splurge a little. It’s refreshing, loaded with sweet and salty flavors, and takes minutes to make.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on June 17, 2023
White bowl with blue crackle glaze filled with watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, and mint on white napkin
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (3 pound) watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes and chilled

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • freshly ground ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. Place the chilled watermelon cubes in a large bowl.

  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

  3. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over chilled watermelon, and toss gently. Sprinkle feta cheese and mint over the watermelon, but do not mix in. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

Sheep’s milk feta cheese is recommended because it’s so much creamier than cow’s milk feta. Freshly-squeezed lime juice and zest may be substituted for the lemon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
20g Fat
21g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 320mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.