Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, tangy feta, zesty pickled onions, and aromatic herbs. Light, vibrant, and easy to make, it pairs perfectly with grilled proteins or as a picnic staple.
Ingredients
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (non-alcoholic)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint
Instructions
Place watermelon cubes in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Pour over red onions and let marinate 10 minutes.
Add marinated onions, feta cheese, basil, and mint to the watermelon. Toss gently to combine.
Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use room-temperature watermelon for optimal sweetness.
For prepped storage: Marinate onions and chop herbs up to 24 hours ahead; combine with watermelon and feta just before serving.
Replace feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg