Strawberry Watermelon Feta Salad
A refreshing, light salad combining sweet strawberries and watermelon with salty feta cheese, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon and sliced strawberries in a large bowl.
- Gently add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint to the fruit.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and honey until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Lightly toss the salad to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, add 1/4 cup of toasted pecans or pepitas.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, substitute the lime juice with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare the fruit ahead of time, but dress the salad just before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15