Feta and Watermelon Summer Salad with Mint and Kalamata Olives
Refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh mint for a vibrant Greek-inspired dish. This Greek-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, mediterranean), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, cubed, feta cheese, crumbled, Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 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 190 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 seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the salad.
- Step 3: Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly, then season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately chilled for a bright, refreshing side dish.






