Light, vibrant, and bursting with summer flavor!
Meet Quinoa Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint, the kind of dish that turns heads at any picnic or backyard gathering.
Juicy watermelon and tangy feta create a sweet-savory contrast, while fresh mint adds a cooling herbal note. Tossed with fluffy quinoa and a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze, it’s not just refreshing but also satisfying.
Whether you’re serving it as a side or enjoying it as a light main, this salad is sunshine in a bowl.
Quinoa Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1¾ cup water or stock
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into half-moon pieces
- 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into bite-sized chunks
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
Dressing
- 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
- pinch of sea salt
- ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Garnish with Mint leaves
Instructions
- Make ahead: In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the quinoa and water or stock to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a low simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork, place in a bowl, toss with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, let cool, and refrigerate
- In a small jar, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Shake and set aside.
- For the assembly, in a serving bowl, add the chilled quinoa, watermelon chunks and fresh chopped mint.
- Pour about half of the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat. Taste and add more dressing if desired.
- Top with crumbled feta and garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Looking for more salads to enjoy this summer? Check out our 5 Perfect Grilling Season Salads!
Enjoy!
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All photos by Lorianne DeVita
