Give Your Tomatoes a Spin Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
Brighten up your summer table with the vibrant "Give Your Tomatoes a Spin Watermelon Feta Mint Salad," a refreshing fusion of sweet and savory flavors that’s perfect for warm-weather dining. This effortless recipe combines juicy watermelon cubes, tangy cherry tomatoes, creamy crumbled feta, and fragrant fresh mint for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice ties it all together, delivering a perfect balance of bold and refreshing notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a light appetizer, or a colorful side dish for your next gathering. Whether served immediately or lightly chilled, it’s a refreshing, crowd-pleasing masterpiece you’ll want to make all summer long! Keywords: Watermelon feta mint salad, summer salad recipe, easy no-cook meals, tomato watermelon salad, refreshing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, removing any seeds. Add the watermelon cubes to the bowl with the tomatoes.
3. Rinse and pat dry the mint leaves. Finely chop or leave them whole, depending on your preference. Add the mint to the bowl.
4. Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl over the watermelon, tomatoes, and mint.
5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly without breaking the watermelon or feta.
7. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
8. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3747 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1580 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2371 mg | 50% | |
*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.
