Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint Recipe
Refreshing watermelon salad with feta cheese, cucumber, avocado, and mint.Quick no-cook summer recipe ready in 15 minutes.Perfect for barbecues, picnics, and healthy side dishes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the Salad
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 heaping cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado cubed
- ⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
- ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper thinly sliced (optional)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined.
- Arrange the cubed watermelon, cucumber, and sliced red onion on a large serving platter or bowl.
- Drizzle half of the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese, avocado cubes, fresh mint leaves, and sliced jalapeño or serrano pepper if using.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top.
- Season lightly with sea salt and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
- This Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint tastes best chilled and freshly assembled.
Notes
- Assemble just before serving to keep the avocado fresh.
- If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to turn it into a complete meal.
- Crumbled goat cheese can replace feta for a milder flavor.