Description
Watermelon salad with whipped feta is the ultimate summer dish, combining the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon with the creamy tang of whipped feta. This refreshing salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and easy recipe that promises to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon cubes (about 1 small watermelon)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and arrange them on a serving platter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese and Greek yogurt; blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil to the feta mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in torn mint leaves into the watermelon cubes.
- Spoon the whipped feta over the watermelon; garnish with whole mint leaves if desired.
- Let it chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg