Description
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer with this Watermelon Salad with Whipped Feta. Juicy watermelon cubes are topped with a creamy whipped feta mixture, fresh mint, and nuts for a delightful and light salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Feta: In a food processor, blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Salad: Spread whipped feta on a serving platter, layer with watermelon cubes, sprinkle with mint, nuts, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the watermelon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
