Description
This feta watermelon salad is the ultimate summer side—juicy, refreshing, and bursting with sweet and savory flavor. Crisp greens, creamy feta, and a light, zesty dressing come together in minutes for a dish that feels both effortless and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the arugula or mixed greens as your base.
- Layer the cubed watermelon evenly over the greens.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese across the top.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion, mint, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze if using.
- Toss gently or serve as is for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
For best flavor, use chilled watermelon.
Slice onions thin to keep the flavor mild and balanced.
Add cucumber slices for extra crunch.
Serve immediately to keep the greens fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg