Low-carb feta and watermelon snack

A cool low-carb feta and watermelon snack with mint and olive oil. Ready in 10 minutes, with 290 kcal and 12 g protein per serving.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 404 kcal per serving
• Protein: 13 g
• Fat: 31 g
• Carbs: 21 g

Ingredients

• 400g watermelon
• 150g feta
• 1 bunch of mint
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 pinch of pepper

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · sieve

1. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes of about two centimetres, removing any seeds as you go.
2. Drain the feta well and break it into rough pieces with your hands.
3. Wash the mint, shake it dry and pick the leaves off the stalks.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lime juice and a little black pepper into a dressing. Thanks to the feta, you usually won't need salt.
5. Toss the watermelon cubes with the feta and mint in a large bowl and fold in the dressing just before serving.

Good to know

Salty cheese with sweet, juicy melon sounds unusual, but it's a huge summer hit around the Mediterranean.

Swaps

Feta → soft goat's cheese (for a milder, creamier version).

Cooking tips

Really do mix in the dressing at the last minute, otherwise the melon draws out a lot of water.

Storage

This salad needs to be eaten straight away and doesn't keep.

Allergens

Contains milk (lactose in the feta).