Taste Of Costa Blanca: Refreshing Watermelon And Feta Salad To Beat The Summer Heat

Name: Refreshing Watermelon And Feta Salad To Beat The Summer Heat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 cups of chilled watermelon, cut into cubes; 200g of feta cheese, crumbled or cubed; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 handful of fresh mint leaves, torn; Juice of one lime; 1-2 extra virgin olive oils; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Option if you like a bit of a kick – add some chilli flakes or balsamic vinegar to garnish

Celebrate summer on the Costa Blanca with this light and refreshing watermelon and feta salad. Juicy melon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lime combine in a vibrant […]

July 2, 2025 Updated on July 2, 2025 One Min Read

a plate of watermelon and feta salad next to a glass of water

Celebrate summer on the Costa Blanca with this light and refreshing watermelon and feta salad. Juicy melon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lime combine in a vibrant dish ideal for hot days or garden BBQs.

Refreshing Watermelon And Feta Salad To Beat The Summer Heat
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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10M Cooking Time: 0M 0M

Nutrition facts: 190 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

4 cups of chilled watermelon, cut into cubes

200g of feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 handful of fresh mint leaves, torn

Juice of one lime

1-2 extra virgin olive oils

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Option if you like a bit of a kick – add some chilli flakes or balsamic vinegar to garnish

Instructions

Prep the onion: Soak your sliced onion in cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow the flavour, then drain and set aside

Build the salad: In a large bowl, add the cubed watermelon

Add toppings: Scatter over the red onion, feta cheese, and torn mint leaves

Dressing: Drizzle some fresh lime juice and olive oil, season with black pepper

Toss and serve: Gently toss everything together and serve immediately. Add a pinch of chilli flakes or a swirl of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

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