Description
This refreshing Greek watermelon salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon cubes with tangy feta cheese, briny olives, crisp cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, all brought together with a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for hot summer days or as a light side dish, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is easy to prepare and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g watermelon, about 2 cups, cut into cubes
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Persian cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 150 g feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 100 g mixed olives, Kalamata or green varieties work well
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, use high-quality oil for best flavor
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or fresh if available
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh mint or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Cube the watermelon, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the Persian cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion, placing all prepared vegetables into a large serving bowl.
- Add Olives and Feta: Pour the mixed olives into the vegetable mixture and gently combine, then add the feta cheese cubes being careful not to crush them.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Dress and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated, about 1 to 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh mint or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes