Fresh Watermelon & Feta Salad
Summer’s all about staying cool — and what better way to do it than with a vibrant, refreshing salad that delivers on both taste and colour? This vibrant dish is packed with flavour and is sure to become a go-to at BBQs and sunny lunches alike.
- Why you'll love this recipe
- Is this a good meal prep recipe?
- Variations & Add-ins
- Equipment needed
- Recipe
- FAQs
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Just 207 calories • Packed with 11g of protein • 5 steps of prep • Only a handful of ingredients needed
Is This a Good Meal Prep Recipe?
While this salad can be prepped ahead of time, it’s best eaten fresh. Due to its short storage life and the fact that it can’t be frozen, it’s not ideal for batch prep. But it does work well for a day or two in the fridge.
How to Store It
Even though there’s no cooked food involved, you should still store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat within two days.
Variations and Add-Ins
Making a recipe your own is something we always get behind — it keeps things fun and varied. Just remember that any changes may affect the macros, so if you’re tracking, make a note of your swaps.
Extra Toppings
• Balsamic glaze • Lime juice • Fresh basil • Tzatziki
What to Serve on the Side
• Grilled pitta • Quinoa • Grilled lemon herb chicken
Make It Vegan
It’s easy to make this recipe vegan — just swap out the feta and honey:
• Feta: Use a plant-based alternative or tofu • Honey: Sub with agave nectar or maple syrup
Equipment You’ll Need
• Large mixing bowl • Small mixing bowl
Recipe
Ingredients
- 300g watermelon (diced)
- 120g light feta (cubed)
- 10g fresh pine nuts
- Fresh mint
- 5g honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice
Instructions
First, add the diced watermelon and feta into a large mixing bowl and gently mix to combine.
Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and then set aside.
Now make your dressing by adding the honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mixing well.
Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients in the salad bowl, and then top with a handful of pine nuts.
Enjoy immediately or portion up into containers for a refreshing lunch on-the-go.
FAQs
Can I use pre-cut watermelon?
Absolutely, if you need — it’s a great time saver. But that said, you can’t beat fresh cut watermelon.
How long does it take to make?
About 10 minutes, depending on how much chopping is involved.
Can I make it without the herbs?
You can, but we’d recommend keeping the mint. It adds a refreshing flavour that really elevates the dish.
| calories | 207 |
| totalFat | 12 |
| totalCarbohydrates | 15 |
| protein | 11 |
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