WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA Recipe
Refreshing and flavorful, this Watermelon Salad with Feta is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a great dish for summer gatherings or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- one small Watermelon (about 500g), chopped into chunks and drained
- 100g Feta cheese (or crumbled marinated tofu)
- a drizzle of Extra virgin olive oil
- a drizzle of Lemon juice
- a few Mint leaves
- Lemon zest (to taste)
- Black pepper
Optional Additions:
- Olives
- Basil
- Other herbs
- Capers (use sparingly due to saltiness)
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Chop the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into chunks and place them in a colander to drain, if desired.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the feta cheese or tofu feta over the watermelon.
- Season and Mix: Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, add mint leaves, black pepper, lemon zest, and mix well.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. The feta cheese may draw out some juices from the watermelon.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use crumbled marinated tofu instead of feta cheese.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest according to your preference for acidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Watermelon Salad, Feta, Summer Salad, Vegan Option, Easy Recipe
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