Nectarine Watermelon Feta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer gatherings featuring juicy watermelon, sweet nectarines, creamy feta, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 3 to 4 medium nectarines
- 6 medium cucumbers
- Small bundle of fresh mint
- Small bundle of fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups cubed feta cheese
- 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- Ground black pepper & salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all your lovely ingredients for easy access.
- Slice the watermelon: Cut in half, scoop out the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the nectarines: Wash and slice into wedges, leaving the skin on for color.
- Slice the cucumbers: Cut into rounds, half-moons, or cubes.
- Wash and chop the herbs: Rinse and roughly chop mint and basil leaves.
- Cube the feta: Cut into cubes or crumble it.
- Make the dressing: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the ingredients: Toss watermelon, nectarines, cucumbers, mint, basil, and feta in a large salad bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss.
- Chill and serve: Let sit for 15-20 minutes or chill in the fridge for an even more refreshing taste.
Notes
For variations, try adding grilled chicken or shrimp, spicy jalapeños, or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: nectarine salad, watermelon salad, feta cheese, summer salad, refreshing salad