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Final watermelon feta salad in a white bowl with watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion, mint, and feta cheese.

Watermelon-Feta Salad

A bright, refreshing salad made with juicy watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, mint, and a simple olive oil dressing. It is quick to make and perfect for warm-weather meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • the dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 30 ml
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • the salad
  • 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon about 450 g
  • 1 cup crumbled feta about 6 oz. (170 g)
  • 1 cup finely chopped cucumbers about 130 g
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint plus more for serving (about 15 g)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion about 55 g
  • For finishing
  • Flaky sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and kosher salt.
  2. Add the cubed watermelon to the bowl.
  3. Add the crumbled feta, chopped cucumbers, chopped fresh mint, and thinly sliced red onion.
  4. Toss gently until everything is evenly combined and lightly coated.
  5. Top with more fresh mint and flaky sea salt, if desired.
  6. Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

  • Use chilled watermelon for the freshest flavor.
  • Pat the cucumbers dry if they are very watery.
  • Soak the red onion in cold water for 10 minutes if you want a milder onion flavor.
  • Toss gently so the watermelon keeps its shape.
  • Add the feta near the end if you want larger crumbles.
  • This salad is best served the day it is made.

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