Fresh Watermelon and Feta Summer Salad
A rejuvenating summer salad featuring juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh herbs for a delightful burst of freshness. 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, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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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, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion.
- Step 2: Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice over the ingredients.
- Step 3: Gently toss the salad to combine all flavors evenly.
- Step 4: Season with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then serve immediately or chilled for 15 minutes to enhance the refreshing quality.
