Description
Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad is the ultimate healthy summer dish. It’s cool, refreshing, and packed with fresh flavors! This recipe is written for 2 large or 4 small servings but it’s easily scaled up for a party of gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups of chopped watermelon (about 1 small watermelon, rind removed and cubed)
- 1.5 cups chopped English or Persian cucumbers (about 2 Persian or 1 English)
- 2 ounces fresh Feta cheese, cut into bite-sized squares (about 1/2 cup chopped; omit if dairy-free)
- 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped (or chiffonade cut) fresh mint leaves (from about 8 mint leaves); plus 5-6 basil leaves, torn or chiffonade cut, if you have any
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1-2 fresh limes)
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (1 glug around the bowl)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (about 2 spins from a fresh pepper grinder)
Instructions
- Toss watermelon chunks, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, and mint into a large bowl, then add fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil and toss.
- Divide into two individual serving bowls, then top with sea salt and pepper. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
If you want to make it dairy-free or vegan, substitute the feta cheese with some lightly salted avocado chunks.
