Description
This Watermelon Feta Salad features a delightful harmony of sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and fragrant herbs. It’s a quick and healthy meal, great for picnics or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chopped seedless watermelon
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- flaky sea salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine chopped watermelon, crumbled feta, fresh basil, and mint.
- Sprinkle the lime zest over the mixture and drizzle with lime juice. Gently toss to combine everything evenly.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing salad!
Notes
For an added crunch, consider including some toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds.
This salad can be made ahead of time; just wait to add the dressing until right before serving to keep it fresh.
Experiment with different herbs like parsley or cilantro for a twist on flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
