Watermelon Feta Salad with Avocado, Pistachios & Mint
Bright, fresh, and bursting with summer flavour, this watermelon and feta salad is the perfect quick and easy dish for warm-weather days. Juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, salty feta, crunchy pistachios and fragrant fresh herbs come together with zesty lime for a refreshing balance of sweet, savoury and tangy.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed watermelon (about half of a full watermelon)
- 2 cups cubed English cucumber (about 1 whole cucumber)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped and packed fresh mint, divided
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped and packed fresh basil
- zest of one lime
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, cucumber, green onions, half of the feta, half of the mint and the basil to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the lime zest and lime juice, then gently toss to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with avocado slices, pistachios, the remaining feta and mint. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavours meld, then serve chilled.
Notes
- This Watermelon Feta Salad with Avocado, Pistachios and Mint is best served soon after it is assembled, when the watermelon and cucumbers are at their crispest and the salad looks its freshest. Leftovers will still be delicious the next day, but the salad will release more juice as it sits, softening the texture and making the salad less vibrant and pretty. For best flavour, texture, and presentation, enjoy it shortly after tossing everything together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.