Description
Watermelon Salad with Whipped Feta is a refreshing summer delight that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. Juicy watermelon cubes are combined with creamy, tangy whipped feta, topped with crisp mint leaves and crunchy pine nuts. This vibrant salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on a hot day. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, gently fold half of the whipped feta into the watermelon cubes.
- Transfer the watermelon salad to a serving platter and dollop the remaining whipped feta on top. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and mint leaves.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and serve immediately at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg