Herb-Infused Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint
A refreshing summer salad featuring juicy watermelon, salty feta, and fresh herbs, all tied together with a light mint vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint 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 180 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
- 2 cups, cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, and 1 tsp honey until emulsified and well combined.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cubed watermelon, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil.
- Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring the mint and basil are distributed throughout the watermelon.
