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Easy Watermelon Salad

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By: IsabelPosted: 8/21/19

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This easy Watermelon Salad is made with cubed watermelon, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, mint leaves and an easy lime dressing that brings everything together! It’s great for serving at potlucks, parties and cookouts and adds a healthy and delicious element to every plate.

Watermelon salad topped with mint leaves and crumbled feta cheese (or cotija) in a large bowl.

We are in peak watermelon season right now, and I’m taking full advantage of it by making a big bowl of this easy and refreshing watermelon salad!

The first time I made this recipe for my family, they were very skeptical. Sweet watermelon paired with salty cheese? Trust me, I said. Just trust me.

And it was love at first bite.

The pairing of watermelon with salty cheese may seem a bit odd, but they compliment each other perfectly, especially when tossed with some refreshing mint and lime juice.

It’s a salad that instantly reminds me of summer and is so addicting and satisfying, you’re going to want to make a double batch.

Watermelon salad recipe ingredients

Watermelon Salad Recipe Ingredients

This salad is super addicting thanks to all the layers of flavor. Even though every ingredient is simple and easy to find at your local grocery store, each element provides a powerhouse of flavor that makes it really difficult to put down your fork.

Aside from the cubed watermelon (which provides the sweet factor), this salad incorporates:

  • crumbled feta or cotija cheese – I used cotija because it’s one of my favorite Mexican cheeses, but you can also use feta since they both have that signature salty flavor
  • red onions and jalapeno peppers – adds a nice sharp bite that compliments the sweetness of the watermelon
  • lime zest & juice, olive oil and salt – makes a simple lime dressing that adds a creamy, savory and bright flavor to the watermelon
  • mint leaves – one of my favorite herbs that helps tie the lime and watermelon together
Lime dressing being poured in a bowl of watermelon salad.

How to make Watermelon Salad

This salad is perfect for parties and entertaining because it’s so easy to make!

Simply combine the cubed watermelon , crumbled cheese, red onions, jalapenos and mint in a large bowl.

In a separate small bowl, make the lime dressing by whisking together the zest and juice of two limes, some olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Gently toss the dressing with the watermelon salad and that’s it!

Watermelon salad in a large serving bowl topped with mint leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and red onions.

This salad is best served cold and immediately after making. I recommend chilling the watermelon before making the salad.

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Recipe

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Watermelon Salad

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Easy Watermelon Salad topped with mint and crumbled feta cheese
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Total : 10 minutes minutes
This Watermelon Salad is made with cubed watermelon, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, mint leaves and an easy lime dressing that brings everything together!

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 8 cups cubed watermelon, chilled (about 1/2 medium-large fruit)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped

For the dressing

  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the watermelon, cheese, red onion, mint and jalapenos.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
  • Pour the lime dressing into the large watermelon bowl and gently toss everything together.
  • Serve immediately.

Isabel’s Tips:

I recommend chilling the watermelon before making the salad.
This salad is best served immediately after making.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) Sodium: 251mg (10%) Potassium: 267mg (8%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 24IU Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) Calcium: 5mg (1%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Salad
Cuisine:Mexican
Easy Watermelon Salad topped with mint and crumbled feta cheese
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  1. Kankana Saxena says

    Posted on 8/22 at 4:44 pm

    I can finish that entire bowl in one sitting!

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    • Isabel says

      Posted on 8/25 at 10:29 am

      Me too!

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  2. Jo Thrasher • Jo Eats says

    Posted on 8/21 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this looks so refreshing! Great for and end of summer BBQ.

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