Melon and feta salad

Melon and feta salad is a refreshing, savory-sweet salad that combines juicy chunks of ripe melon (like cantaloupe or honeydew) with crumbled, salty feta cheese. Often dressed with a light vinaigrette and fresh herbs like mint, it's a simple yet elegant dish popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, especially during the hot summer months.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is relatively low in carbohydrates and protein, with most of its calories coming from the healthy fats in the feta cheese. It provides a good source of vitamins A and C from the melon, along with calcium and probiotics from the feta, and a typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Vitamin K	15 µg
Folate	40 µg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The unique appeal of this salad lies in its perfect balance of contrasting flavors and textures—the cool, watery sweetness of the melon against the creamy, salty tang of the feta. Nutritionally, it's an excellent example of how combining a fruit with a dairy product can create a more satisfying and nutrient-dense snack or side dish.