Watermelon Feta Salad
A refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ¼ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 Persian cucumber halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 2 pounds seedless watermelon cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium bunch fresh mint leaves thinly sliced
Cheese
- 6 ounces feta cheese cut into ½-inch cubes
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted shelled pistachios coarsely chopped
- more fresh mint leaves for garnish
- flaky salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the red onion, cucumber, watermelon, fresh mint, and feta cheese to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss until combined, then garnish with pistachios, additional mint, and flaky salt.
Notes
Serve chilled for a refreshing taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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