Description
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese is a delightful blend of refreshing flavors that embodies summer’s essence. This vibrant dish combines juicy watermelon and creamy feta, creating a perfect contrast that excites the palate. The addition of fresh herbs and a zesty dressing elevates this salad, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare a colorful salad that not only looks fabulous but is also nutritious and bursting with flavor. Whether served as a side dish or a light main course, this Watermelon Salad is sure to impress your guests and keep you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 8 oz feta cheese (diced)
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, feta cheese, chopped herbs, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red apple vinegar, honey, and salt until blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg