Description
Experience the refreshing delight of Watermelon Feta Salad, a perfect blend of juicy watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and sweet blueberries. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also makes an irresistible side dish for summer cookouts, picnics, or even light lunches. The balance of flavors, enhanced by fresh herbs like mint and basil, creates a colorful and nutritious option everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it as a light meal or as part of a larger spread, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 to 8 cups seedless watermelon (cut into ¾ inch cubes)
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh mint and basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt to make the dressing. Shake well until mixed.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, blueberries, mint, basil, and ¾ cup feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Top with remaining feta cheese and additional herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg