Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad combining sweet, juicy watermelon with salty feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, fresh mint, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
- 1 cup finely chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and kosher salt until well combined to create a simple, flavorful dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, chopped cucumbers, chopped fresh mint, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Top the salad with additional fresh mint leaves and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately for the best refreshing taste.
Notes
- This salad is an ideal summer dish due to the hydration from watermelon and the bright combination of sweet and salty flavors.
- For a slight variation, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra zing.
- Make sure to use fresh, high-quality feta for the best flavor contrast.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be chilled briefly before serving.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a nice finishing touch and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 537 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
