Feta Licious Watermelon Salad

Dive into the refreshing flavors of summer with this irresistible Feta Licious Watermelon Salad! This vibrant dish combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy crumbles of feta cheese, crisp cucumber slices, and a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil leaves for an unforgettable contrast of textures and tastes. Drizzled with a zesty lime and extra-virgin olive oil dressing and finished with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Bursting with hydrating ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flair, this watermelon-feta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes to yield approximately 4 cups. Place the cubes in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the bowl with the watermelon.

Step 3

Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber in the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves finely, then sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break apart the watermelon cubes.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1023.1 grams (1023.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	861

Total Fat 60.40g	77%
Saturated Fat 23.80g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 2314mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 62.60g	23%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 41.60g
Protein 26.60g	53%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 831mg	64%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1137mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 27.8%