Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

Submitted by yooper

"A co-worker introduced me to this salad. The combination sounds odd, but it all works! The sweetness of the melon, the tanginess of the feta, and the tartness of the lime combine to make an amazing taste sensation!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 small red onion, cut into thin half moon slices
• 2 -3 limes, juice of
• 1⁄2 lb feta cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 cups watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup pitted oil-cured black olive
• 1 cup whole flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄4 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Place the onion slices in a small bowl, add the juices from the limes; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese cubes with the watermelon cubes, the black olives, parsley, mint, olive oil, and pepper.
3. Add the onion and lime juice mixture and gently toss to combine.

Reviews

[elgoose]

I wish I could give this more than five stars. This is like a Mediterranean salad from an alternate universe, with watermelon instead of tomato, and it is delicious. The sweetness of the watermelon is offset by the sour, salt, onion flavors. I didn't have fresh herbs, so I used a pinch of dried parsley and a pinch of Greek oregano instead. I also used peppercorn feta crumbles because that is what I had a package of. Also used more olives than were called for, but that's because I love them. This was really surprising and really filling. Try it if you like Greek salads.

 

[tater]

I was a little afraid to try this combination but it works! If you like feta cheese, you'll like this recipe. I'd suggest making it a day ahead of time, it was much tastier after chilling overnight.

 

[Jonathan Melendez]

The best watermelon salad I've ever had. I loved all the different flavors and textures. The saltiness from the feta and the olives with the sweetness from the watermelon blends so nicely. Will definitely be making again!

 

[Aimzee]

Don't be afraid! Make it right now while watermelon is coming into peak season. Another reviewer mentioned Greek salad... Yes! If you like the taste of a Greek salad, you will really like this one.

 

[Susan Dillard]

All I can say is WOMDERFUL! This is like the 4th of July in your mouth! Even my husband who doesn't really care much for watermelon loved this. It is very easy to make, however, it does not keep so only make what you will eat at one meal. I would give this 10 stars if that was an option, thanks Yooper for a great recipe.