Best 5 Give Your Tomatoes A Spin Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipes
Escape the ordinary with a vibrant and refreshing Watermelon Feta Mint Salad, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish is a delightful fusion of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, aromatic mint, and a hint of zesty lemon dressing, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors. Dive into the juicy watermelon chunks, savor the salty-savory feta crumbles, relish the refreshing mint leaves, and let the zesty dressing elevate each bite. This tantalizing salad is not just a feast for the palate, but also a visual delight, with its vibrant colors and artistic presentation. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations to cater to diverse preferences: a tangy Watermelon Salad with Feta and Balsamic Glaze, and a refreshing Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring there's something for every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD
As far as salads go, they don't come more refreshing than this Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad. Come Summertime, watermelon is a kitchen staple here-we simply can't get enough of it. The combination of flavors in this salad is about as classic a pairing as mozzarella, tomato, and basil but we've topped ours with Cloud 9 Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar which adds the perfect fruity tang to this sweet and savory dish. This also makes the perfect picnic or BBQ side dish as it keeps well and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser-and did we mention ridiculously easy to throw together?
Provided by Hatchery
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the watermelon, feta, and mint. Drizzle the Cloud 9 Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar on top and toss lightly to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 345.7, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 38.2, Protein 7.9
WATERMELON AND TOMATO FETA SALAD
A light and tangy combination of watermelon, tomato and mint creating a delicious combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors. While the melon should be chilled, the other ingredients are their most flavorful at room temperature, so combine the salad just before serving.
Provided by Kim Cook Gillespie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently toss the watermelon, tomatoes, onion, and mint together in a large bowl; add the feta cheese, season with the salt, and gently toss again to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
GIVE YOUR TOMATOES A SPIN! - WATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD
Dig out your salad spinner and remove the juice and seeds from tomatoes for a refreshing Summer salad! Cook's Illustrated's Cherry Tomato and Watermelon Salad recipe published July 1, 2008 and in Test Kitchen Notes by email 08-14-09 -- Any good homegrown vine-ripened tomato cut into small pieces would do -- I like grape tomatoes year round! Quarter cherry tomatoes or, if using grape tomatoes, simply cut them in half along the equator (rather than quartering them) to expose the maximum amount of seeds and pulp. NOTE If you don't have a salad spinner, see directions below!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Cheese
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar in medium bowl; let stand for 30 minutes.
- Transfer tomatoes to salad spinner and spin until seeds and excess liquid have been removed, 45 to 60 seconds, stirring to redistribute tomatoes several times during spinning.
- NOTE 1: If you don't have a salad spinner, after the salted tomatoes stand for 30 minutes, wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and gently shake to remove seeds and excess liquid. Strain the liquid and proceed with the recipe as directed. The amount of liquid given off by the tomatoes will depend on their ripeness. --------.
- Strain tomato liquid through fine-mesh strainer into liquid measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- NOTE 2: If you have less than 1/2 cup of juice after spinning, proceed with the recipe using the entire amount of juice and reduce it to 3 tablespoons as directed (cooking time will be shorter).
- Return tomatoes to bowl and set aside.
- Bring 1/2 cup tomato liquid (discard any extra), shallots, and vinegar to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to small bowl and cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in oil and pepper to taste until combined. Taste and season with up to 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add watermelon, mint, feta, and cooled dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss gently and serve.
WATERMELON, FETA, AND MINT SALAD RECIPE
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There are only a few simple steps to a perfect watermelon, feta, and mint salad. This easy recipe lays it out.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Quick and Easy Salads Sides
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place watermelon chunks in a large bowl. Finely chop lemon zest. Add lemon juice and half of zest to bowl with watermelon. Add mint, oil, and arugula (if using) and toss until watermelon is evenly dressed. Season lightly to taste with salt and pepper. (The cheese will add saltiness, so go light on the salt at this stage.)
- Transfer salad to a wide, shallow bowl or a large plate and spread out evenly. Crumble feta over the top. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest. Drizzle with more olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TOMATO, WATERMELON & FETA SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING
This red and white delight is one summery side that goes with everything
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the dressing by mixing the oil, vinegar, chilli flakes and mint with some seasoning.
- Put the tomatoes and watermelon in a bowl. Pour over the dressing and leave to stand for 10 mins to allow the fruit to get really juicy. Gently stir through the feta, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.36 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
- If you don't have watermelon, you can substitute another sweet fruit, such as cantaloupe or honeydew.
- Use a variety of mint leaves for a more complex flavor. Spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint are all good options.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten up the flavors.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for a few hours before serving.
Conclusion:
This Watermelon Feta Mint Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic mint is sure to please everyone at your table. It's also a healthy and nutritious salad that is packed with vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a light and easy salad to serve, give this Watermelon Feta Mint Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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