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Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

This salad combines juicy, cubed watermelon with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves. It is assembled by mixing the ingredients in a bowl, resulting in a bright, refreshing dish with contrasting sweet, salty, and herbal flavors along with a crisp, juicy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed seedless or de-seeded
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled preferably feta, but any salty cheese can work
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves whole or torn
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for extra flavor
  • to taste salt and black pepper optional, for seasoning

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Using a sharp chef's knife and a cutting board, dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform size for even presentation.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  2. Transfer the diced watermelon into a large mixing bowl. Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  3. Rinse and gently tear or leave whole the fresh mint leaves, then add them to the bowl with watermelon and feta.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then lightly season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  5. Gently toss all ingredients with a spoon or tongs until evenly combined, ensuring the feta and mint are well distributed and watermelon is coated with the flavors.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  6. Serve immediately in a bowl or on plates, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired, displaying the vibrant colors and contrasting textures.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed