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Watermelon Salad with Feta

Cultural Context

Watermelon salad with feta is a refreshing dish that hails from Mediterranean cuisine, particularly popular in Greece and the Middle East. This salad combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the salty creaminess of feta cheese, often enhanced with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing. It embodies the vibrant flavors of summer and is frequently served at picnics and gatherings, making it a favorite for warm-weather occasions. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, celebrated for its simplicity and delightful contrast of flavors.

MediterraneanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups watermelon, cubed
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lighter and can be a healthier option.

1

Cube watermelon into half-inch to one-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.

2

Add cherry tomatoes to the bowl.

3

Chop fresh basil and add it to the salad.

4

Crumble feta cheese over the watermelon and tomatoes.

5

Finely dice green onion and add to the bowl.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad.

8

Drizzle olive oil over the salad.

9

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

10

Serve immediately for best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

mixingdicing

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting board

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Watermelon Feta SaladFeta Watermelon Salad

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