Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, and Black Olives

Name: Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint, and Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Watermelon, seedless and cubed; 200 g Feta cheese, crumbled; 100 g Black olives (e.g., Kalamata), pitted and halved; 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped; 0.25 small Red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 piece Lime or lemon juice; null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

15m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Low

This refreshing watermelon salad is the perfect choice for hot summer days. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, aromatic mint, and piquant black olives creates a true explosion of flavors. It's easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit at garden parties or as a simple side dish for a family lunch. Try this simple yet elegant salad that comes together in minutes!

ingredients

4 Servings

1 kg Watermelon, seedless and cubed200 g Feta cheese, crumbled100 g Black olives (e.g., Kalamata), pitted and halved0.3 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped0.3 small Red onion, thinly sliced (optional)2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1 piece Lime or lemon juice0 to taste Salt0 to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preparation

Cube the seedless watermelon into approximately 2-3 cm pieces. Crumble the feta cheese, pit and halve the black olives, then chop the fresh mint leaves. If using red onion, slice it thinly.

Assembly

In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, halved olives, chopped mint, and the optional thinly sliced red onion.

Dressing & Serve

Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to cool thoroughly.

Extra Tips

► This salad is best served fresh and chilled to keep the watermelon crisp.

► If you like a little heat, add a pinch of finely chopped chili or chili flakes.

► Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	75 kcal	188 kcal
Protein	3g	7.5g
Fat	4g	10g
Carbohydrate	8g	20g
Fiber	1g	2.5g
Sugar	6g	15g