Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with Easy Balsamic Drizzle
A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic drizzle. Perfect for quick, light meals or as a vibrant side dish for barbecues and grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Rinse the watermelon, slice into manageable chunks, remove rind, and cube into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Rinse and pat dry the mint leaves, then roughly chop or tear them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint. Drizzle the balsamic dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
- If using nuts, toast pine nuts or slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool and sprinkle on top.
- Optionally squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Toss salad just before serving to prevent watermelon from releasing too much juice and feta from becoming soggy. Use fresh watermelon for best texture. Adjust salt carefully as feta can be salty. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Store components separately if prepping ahead and combine just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 6
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, balsamic drizzle, summer salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad