This Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, with the feta providing a creamy contrast to the crisp watermelon. The mint and balsamic glaze add a refreshing tang, making it the perfect side dish for any summer potluck.
Is there anything better than cutting into a cold watermelon on a hot summer day? The sweet, juicy taste is so refreshing and satisfying! I just love watermelon season!
A slice of watermelon can give you plenty of health benefits, including improving your skin and hair health. Watermelons are high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which are important for maintaining healthy skin and hair. Furthermore, watermelons have a high water content, which helps you stay hydrated and may promote weight loss by making you feel fuller faster.
The keys to this refreshing keto watermelon feta salad are a perfectly sweet watermelon and quality feta that literally melts in your mouth as you eat it. It’s so simple to make! I can’t wait to share this refreshing salad with you!
Perfect Summer Side Dish
You can serve this light and refreshing keto watermelon feta salad alongside any summer meal. It is the perfect side dish to bring to a summer day, party, or BBQ. The sweet and salty combo will wow your friends and family and that pop of mint make the salad fresh and extra special. When I serve this Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad at home, it’s one of the first things to go. And it adds such beautiful colors to your home table. It’s also an easy watermelon feta salad to take along to a friend or relative’s home.
Ingredient to Make Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad
- Watermelon
- Feta cheese
- Pine nuts
- Mint leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
How to Make Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad
I like to start with fresh chilled watermelon. If your watermelon is not cold to start with, you can always chill the salad before serving. Cold watermelon is the best on a hot summer day, I’m sure!
First, you cut the melon into cubes. Place it in a large bowl for serving. Then crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon. I recommend a block of goat’s milk feta. It’s the best.
After that comes a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze. You can find a bottle of balsamic glaze near the balsamic vinegar or in the produce section.
Finish the salad off with a sprinkling of chopped fresh mint leaves, pine nuts, and salt to taste.
Tips for Choosing a Good Watermelon
One way to ensure you’re buying a sweet and juicy watermelon is to check the weight. A watermelon with lots of juice will feel heavy for its size. Another indicator of ripeness is the color of the “field spot” – the area of the watermelon that was touching the ground as it grew. A ripe watermelon will have a light-yellow field spot. The darker the yellow, the longer it was left on the vine, and the sweeter it’ll likely taste. If the field spot is white, it means the watermelon was picked before it was ripe, so you should put it back and choose another one.
How to Store Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad
You should store this watermelon salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will only last for 1-2 days though, so eat it up!
What Other Fruits Can You Add?
Try adding these fruits to the watermelon salad for a really colorful and healthy side dish: apples, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and raspberry.
When are Watermelons in Season?
Watermelons are typically in season from June to September. That’s why this is such a popular salad for summer parties and BBQs.
What do you serve with Watermelon Salad?
Since this is a fabulous cookout salad, you can serve it with all your favorite meat or main dishes.
More Sides & Salads
Here are some more summer refreshing recipes that would be perfect if you brought them to a party:
Refreshing Keto Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- salt to taste
Instructions
- First, you cut the melon into cubes. Place it in a large bowl for serving.
- Then crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon. I recommend a block of goat’s milk feta. It’s the best!
- After that comes a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze. You can find a bottle of balsamic glaze near the balsamic vinegar or in the produce section.
- Finish the salad off with a sprinkling of chopped fresh mint leaves, pine nuts, and salt to taste.
