Description
Watermelon Feta Salad with Peanuts is a refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring juicy watermelon cubes, salty feta cheese, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy lime dressing — a sweet, savory, and crunchy combination perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp chili flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped peanuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle chopped mint on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cold watermelon for the most refreshing result.
- Adjust lime and salt to taste depending on the sweetness of the melon.
- Can be made up to 1 hour ahead — add peanuts and mint just before serving to preserve crunch and freshness.
- Try with crushed pistachios or cashews for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg