Description
Greek Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy feta cheese, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic mint leaves, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light weeknight dinners, it’s not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. With its quick preparation time and versatility as a side dish or standalone meal, this salad is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups watermelon cubes (deseeded)
- 1 cup chopped Persian/English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 10–12 mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, and finely chopped mint leaves. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg