Watermelon salad with feta and mint
Side Dish

Watermelon salad with feta and mint

A fresh summer salad with sweet watermelon, salty feta and mint. Works as a light lunch or a side to grilled food.

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Rate:
4.9 (163)
15 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Salad

    • 600 g Watermelon
    • 150 g Feta cheese
    • 1 bundt Fresh mint
    • 0.5 stk Cucumber

  • Dressing

    • 1 stk Lime
    • 1 spsk Olive oil
    • 0.3 tsk Salt
    • 0.3 tsk Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep fruit and vegetables

    1. Cut the watermelon into bite-size cubes and remove any seeds.
    2. Cut the cucumber into half-moons for a little extra crunch.
    3. Chop the mint coarsely, or pick the leaves if they are small and tender.
    7 min
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  2. 2

    Mix the light dressing

    1. Squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl.
    2. Stir in olive oil, salt and pepper until the dressing comes together.
    3. Taste – it should be fresh and lightly tangy.
    3 min
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  3. 3

    Assemble the salad

    1. Put watermelon and cucumber in a large bowl.
    2. Crumble the feta over and add the mint.
    3. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently so the watermelon keeps its shape.
    5 min
    Bowl

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

180kcal

Protein

6g

Fat

10g

Carbs

15g

Serving Size

200g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve well chilled as a light lunch or with grilled food.
  • • Top with fresh mint and a little lime zest.
  • • Also fine outdoors on a warm summer evening.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Light rosé or sparkling wine
  • • Alkoholfri: Ice water with mint and lime

Side Pairings

  • • Grilled chicken
  • • Garlic bread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh berries with whipped cream

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day – add mint just before serving. Not suited to freezing or reheating.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cut the watermelon just before serving so it does not release too much liquid.
  • • Use a firm, good feta – the salty note plays best against the sweet melon.

Cooking

  • • A small pinch of chili or freshly ground black pepper can add a little edge.

Serving

  • • Serve the salad well chilled on warm summer days.
  • • Finish with a little lime zest and mint at the table if you like.

Variations

Flavor

  • With balsamic
  • With red onion
  • With chili

Health

  • Without cheese
  • Light with yogurt dressing

Method

  • Cold salad
  • No cooking

Toppings

  • Pistachios
  • Fresh basil
  • Pumpkin seeds

Author

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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