Greek Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and aromatic basil vinaigrette, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- Flaky salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the produce thoroughly. Chop the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and dice the cucumbers.
- Create the vinaigrette: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add chopped basil and chives.
- Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently.
- Add the feta: Carefully fold in cubed feta cheese.
- Plate and enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with more vinaigrette, and sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients according to preference. Serve chilled for the best flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: watermelon, salad, summer recipe, Greek salad, feta cheese, basil vinaigrette