Charlotte Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint to celebrate the regional flavors of Charlotte’s warm climate. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss for 1 minute to combine without breaking up the watermelon.
- Step 4: Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enjoy a cool, regional summer dish.
