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5 from 2 votes

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

Cubed fresh summer watermelon paired with salty geek feta cheese, mint leaves, basil leaves and a homemade lemon dressing. A perfect watermelon side dish recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer Recipes, Salad Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit, salad, watermelon
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • ½ large seedless watermelon rind removed and cubed
  • 1½ cups cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • juice of one lemon
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Place cubed watermelon, chopped cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese into a large bowl and mix well. 
  • In a separate, smaller bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and basil leaves. Whisk well.
  • Pour homemade lemon dressing over the watermelon mixture and mix well to evenly coat.
  • Serve Watermelon Feta Salad immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Tips
  • Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese
  • Use a melon baller over cubes with the watermelon for a prettier presentation

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.4mg