Watermelon Basil Salad with Feta
This watermelon basil salad with feta incorporates mint and a simple olive oil and champagne vinegar dressing. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or as an appetizer. It's gluten free, nut free, and the whole family will love it!
Servings 6
Calories 137kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh watermelon cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 cups cucumber roughly chopped, see notes
- ¼ cup fresh mint roughly chopped, see notes
- ¼ cup fresh basil roughly chopped, see notes
- 4-6 ounces feta cheese see notes
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and basil. Add them all to a large salad bowl.
- Break apart the feta with your hands or using a knife, and add that to the salad bowl as well. Give everything a nice toss.
- Add champagne vinegar and olive oil. Start with 2 tablespoons of oil and add more after tasting if you'd like. Mix very well with a large spoon or using your hands.
- Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper if you'd like. Stir again and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to use Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers here.
- Measure out ¼ cup of the fresh mint and basil after it has been chopped.
- I'd recommend finding a feta cheese that is soaking in a brine. I have bought a feta block in a wrapper, and it's just not as good in this salad. The extra moisture is helpful and adds so much more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
