Whipped Feta Watermelon Salad Recipe
Sweet, savory, salty, crisp, and creamy, this whipped feta watermelon dip has it all and then some! Quick to prepare and oh-so-easy, it's our favorite appetizer or snack for spring and summer but is so irresistible we serve it all year long.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Whipped Feta Ingredients:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 –2 tablespoons water for thinning, as needed
Salad Ingredients:
- 5-6 cups seedless watermelon diced
- 3 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves finely chopped
Instructions
Make the whipped feta:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency. Set aside or chill until ready to use.8 ounces feta cheese, ½ cup cottage cheese, 1 –2 tablespoons water
Prepare the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, sliced cucumbers, lemon juice, mint, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently to mix.5-6 cups seedless watermelon, 3 Persian cucumbers, Juice of 1 lemon, Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Assemble and serve:
- Spread the whipped feta on the bottom of a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the watermelon cucumber salad. Garnish with extra mint or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.2-3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg
