Watermelon Feta Salad
Sweet juicy watermelon meets salty feta, fresh mint, and a drizzle of balsamic in this refreshing summer salad. The contrast of sweet and salty, soft and crunchy, is surprisingly addictive. It comes together in five minutes and looks stunning on the table.
- ⏱ 10 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1/2 small watermelon
- 150 g feta cheese
- a handful fresh mint
- to drizzle balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-size cubes, removing any seeds.
- Crumble or cube the feta.
- Arrange the watermelon and feta on a platter.
- Scatter torn mint leaves over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Finish with a tiny pinch of flaky salt and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's tip
Assemble it just before serving, since watermelon releases a lot of juice and the salad turns watery if it sits too long.
Salting watermelon lightly might sound odd, but a tiny pinch actually heightens its sweetness and ties it to the salty feta.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fat: 8 g
