Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
Lily & Loaf
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Category
Lunches
Cuisine
Salad
Author:
Lily & Loaf
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Calories
220
Looking for a refreshing summer salad? This watermelon, feta and mint salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese and fragrant mint for a delicious balance of sweet and savoury flavours. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics and warm-weather dining, offering a light and colourful addition to any summer menu.
Ingredients
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½ medium watermelon (about 800g), cut into bite-sized cubes
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200g feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
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Small handful fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
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½ small red onion, finely sliced
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½ lime (or lemon)
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl.
Add the feta cheese, mint leaves and red onion.
Drizzle over the olive oil and lime juice.
Gently toss everything together, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
Finish with a twist of black pepper and serve immediately.
Recipe Note
For extra freshness, chill the watermelon before preparing the salad and add the mint just before serving to maintain its vibrant flavour and appearance.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Serving
- per serving
- Calories
- 220
- Carbohydrates
- 16 grams
- Fibre
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 6 grams
- Fat
- 13 grams
- Sugar
- 14 grams
- Sodium
- 380 milligrams
