Description
This Healthy Watermelon Feta Mint Salad is a refreshing summer dish featuring a delightful contrast of sweet watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic mint. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect choice for hot days, providing hydration and a vibrant culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups Fresh Seedless Watermelo
1 cup Sheep’s Milk Feta Cheese
1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice a cold watermelon into uniform one-inch cubes and place in a large, chilled glass bowl
- Stack fresh mint leaves, roll them tightly, and slice into thin ribbons
- In a small jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup. Shake until emulsified
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and mint over the watermelon cubes, being gentle
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until thoroughly coated
- Finish with a light dusting of sea salt and black pepper before serving
Notes
Chill the watermelon for at least four hours before preparing to maintain its crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg