Layered Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
A refreshing salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fragrant mint for a vibrant summer side dish. 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
- 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 serving bowl, layer 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon evenly.
- Step 2: Sprinkle 1 cup crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon cubes.
- Step 3: Scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves evenly on top to distribute the herbaceous flavor.
- Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the salad to add brightness and richness.
- Step 5: Season lightly with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, balancing the sweetness and saltiness.
- Step 6: Toss gently just before serving to combine flavors without breaking the watermelon cubes, then serve chilled as a refreshing summer salad.
