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Feta and watermelon salad

From the video “Refreshing Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint - Perfect Summer Recipe | AnitaCooks.com” by AnitaCooks. RecipesMD is not affiliated with AnitaCooks. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~35 min
est.
Serves
~6
est.
Cost
~$3.53*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$11.47* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
9

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.05*for the batch in the video
~$3.53*per serving

You save about ~$11.47* per serving (77% less*) than ordering it out — ~$22.95* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario salad or bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: kalamata olives, watermelon, arugula leaves, fresh mint

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 77% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving139 kcal · 7% of 2,000
Fat12 g16%
Saturated fat5.1 g26%
Sodium382 mg17%
Carbohydrate2.9 g1%
Fiber0.5 g2%
Total sugars0.5 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein5.1 g10%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+5 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 6 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for olive oil, feta cheese, arugula leaves, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: red chili flakes, salt, kalamata olives, fresh mint. Not matched to nutrient data: watermelon. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • lemon squeezer
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • bowl

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact quantities for olive oil, salt, feta cheese, olives, arugula, and mint are not specified.
  • Servings and total preparation time were not stated.
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Everything you need to know about Feta and watermelon salad

What makes AnitaCooks's Feta and watermelon salad recipe and technique special?

AnitaCooks's take on Feta and watermelon salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Feta and watermelon salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Feta and watermelon salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Feta and watermelon salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Feta and watermelon salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in AnitaCooks's Feta and watermelon salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 9 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Feta and watermelon salad?

The official cooking video by AnitaCooks is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.