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watermelon feta salad with fresh herbs

Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint (Fresh Summer Recipe)

This refreshing summer salad combines watermelon, feta, chickpeas, pistachios, lemon, and herbs for a light, flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 block (6-8oz) feta cheese crumbled or cubed
  • 3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
  • 1/2 cup pistachio chopped
  • pinch salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • to taste fresh mint torn or chopped
  • to taste fresh basil torn or chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, watermelon, feta, and chopped pistachios.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and a generous squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Add a pinch of salt and toss gently to combine.
  • Finish with fresh basil and mint, folding them in just before serving.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cold, cold salad, fresh, herbs, melon, salty sweet, summer, vegetarian
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