Watermelon Mint Salad

Brighten up your summer table with this irresistible Watermelon Mint Salad—an effortless recipe that celebrates fresh, seasonal flavors. Featuring juicy chunks of sweet watermelon, aromatic fresh mint, and creamy, tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory. A zesty lime dressing, made with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ties it all together, while an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a gourmet touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is ideal for picnics, BBQs, or as a light appetizer. Serve chilled for an instant escape to summer perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups Watermelon
0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
0.5 cup Feta cheese
2 tablespoons Lime juice
1 tablespoon Olive oil
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Optional: balsamic glaze

Directions

Step 1

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch) and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the fresh mint leaves, pat them dry, and roughly chop or tear them. Add them to the bowl with the watermelon.

Step 3

Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and mint mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 6

If desired, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the salad for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a refreshing chill.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(891.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	610.7

Total Fat 32.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 1470.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 797.4mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 1600.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 44.3%