Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
A Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds watermelon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil or more if needed
- 4 oz arugula chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 oz feta cheese
Instructions
- Remove the rind of the watermelon and cut the watermelon into cubes. It’s best if the watermelon is seedless, but if you can’t find one, a regular one will do the job.3 pounds watermelon
- Cut the mint and the arugula into small pieces.¼ cup fresh mint leaves, 4 oz arugula
- In a big bowl mix together watermelon cubes, half of the lemon zest, and lemon juice.2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon zest
- Add oil, mint and arugula and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.3 tbsp olive oil or more if needed, Black pepper to taste, Kosher salt to taste
- Transfer the salad to a wide shallow bowl.
- Crumble feta on top of it and add the rest of the lemon zest. Add olive oil and black pepper to taste.4 oz feta cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 1mg
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