Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
The sweetness of the juicy watermelon, the creamy-salty feta and minty taste of this salad is so refreshing and light. We gave each serving a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of EV olive oil.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon cubes cut into 1-inch pieces about 2 pounds of cubes
- 6 ounces feta cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves torn into small pieces
- 2 fresh lemons cut into wedges
- 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add the watermelon chunks, cheese cubes and mint to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Portion onto individual salad plates. Squeeze a lemon wedge and a drizzle a spoonful of olive oil on each serving.
- Grate a ‘snow’ of feta cheese on each serving as a garnish.
- Add a sprig of fresh mint to each serving.
Notes
- This salad does not keep well and should be consumed as soon as possible after it is made.
- Greek feta cheese has a salty taste because it bathes in a salty brine solution. You may not need additional salt in the salad.
- The feta cheese can be either cubed or crumbled.
- To keep the mint from discoloring tear the leaves into pieces rather than cutting them with a knife.
- This is easily adapted by adding sliced Kalamata olives, thin slices of red onion and even chunks of crisp English Cucumber.
- Also, replacing the lemon juice with a thick balsamic vinegar drizzle is fantastic!
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
