Pixicook
HomeRecipesSaladWatermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad Recipe
recipe image

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad Recipe

clock-icon5 minutes
author-image
Author
Pixicook editorial team

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint, and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients for Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad Recipe

units in
USchevron
serves
6 peoplechevron

Seedless Watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1-inch chunks

0 lb

Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed

tablespoons

Lemon Zest, finely chopped

0.25 strips

Mint, roughly chopped

cups

Arugula Leaves, optional

0 oz

Kosher Salt

to taste

Feta Cheese, crumbled

0 oz

How to Make Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad Recipe

1. Prepare Watermelon

Remove the rind from a seedless watermelon and cut the flesh into 1-inch chunks. Aim for about 2 pounds or 1 kilogram of chunks once the rind is discarded. Place these watermelon chunks into a large bowl.

2. Add Lemon and Zest

Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove four 2-inch strips of zest from a lemon. Finely chop the zest with a knife, and squeeze out 1 tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice. Add the lemon juice and half of the chopped zest to the bowl with the watermelon.

3. Add Mint and Olive Oil

Roughly chop about 1/4 cup (10g) of fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl along with 3 tablespoons (45ml) of extra-virgin olive oil.

4. Optional: Add Arugula

If you like, you can also add up to 4 ounces (1 quart) of fresh arugula leaves at this point. Toss the watermelon mixture until it’s evenly dressed, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.

5. Season the Salad

Season the mixture lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then, transfer the salad to a wide, shallow bowl or a large plate, spreading it out evenly.

6. Add Feta and Serve

Crumble 4 ounces (110g) of feta cheese over the top of the salad. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest over the feta, and finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a few more grinds of black pepper. Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.

Comments (0)

Add your comment...

Explore More Salad recipes

Explore More Collections

Dashi with Cod and Clams

Mushroom Soup

Caramelized Skillet Shrimp with Optional Citrus or Chipotle Glaze

Quick Easy Shrimp Saute

Oven-Baked Crispy Bacon & Sunny-Side Up Eggs

High Protein Breakfast

Crispy Skin Chicken Thigh with Garlic-Caper Pan Sauce

Quick Chicken