Watermelon Feta Salad
This watermelon feta salad recipe is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish for serving alongside your favorite grilled protein at barbecues or summer gatherings.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chopping knife
- Large serving bowl
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed watermelon about ½ small watermelon
- 1 English cucumber sliced and quartered
- ½ cup crumbled feta about 2 ounces
- ⅓ cup roasted and salted pistachios chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1-2 limes
- Zest from ½ lime
- Small handful of fresh mint and/or basil leaves torn if large, for garnish
- Flaky salt or kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-size cubes and quarter the cucumber. Spread the cubed watermelon and cucumber over a large platter or shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle the feta and pistachios on top.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice all over. Finish the salad with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, lime zest, and flaky salt. This salad is best enjoyed within an hour or two, but will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g