Watermelon salad with feta and mint

4 servings

30 minutes

Watermelon salad with feta and mint is a refreshing blend of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. This recipe comes from Mediterranean cuisine, where fruits are often paired with cheese and herbs for sophistication. Watermelon adds juiciness and lightness, feta contributes a creamy texture and salty note, while olives and onion provide a mild sharpness. Mint leaves complete the composition, making the salad even more invigorating. This dish is perfect for summer days, picnics, and light snacks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 726.9
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 46.3g
• Carbohydrates: 59.7g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 0.6 glass
• Coarse salt: 2 tsp
• Lemon juice: 3 tbsp
• TABASCO®: 1 tsp
• Freshly ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Watermelon: 3.5 kg
• Pitted olives: 1.3 glass
• Sweet onion: 1 pc
• Feta cheese: 130 g
• Mint leaves: 70 g

Cooking steps

1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.6 glass
   • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt: 2 teaspoons
   • TABASCO®: 1 teaspoon
   • Freshly ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Use a small round spoon to scoop out many balls from the watermelon or cut it into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 3.5 kg

3. Add watermelon, diced feta, finely chopped olives, and finely chopped onion to the dressing. Gently mix, sprinkle with mint leaves, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 3.5 kg
   • Feta cheese: 130 g
   • Pitted olives: 1.3 glass
   • Sweet onion: 1 piece
   • Mint leaves: 70 g