Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon paired with creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint in a tangy lime dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits and Vegetables
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
→ Cheese
04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Herbs
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Pinch of sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Place cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine without crushing the fruit.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and torn mint over the salad, then lightly toss once more just until incorporated.
05 - Plate immediately, garnishing with additional mint leaves if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes and requires zero cooking which makes it perfect for those days when standing over a hot stove feels like punishment
- The sweet and salty combination hits that perfect spot where summer cravings meet serious satisfaction
02 -
- Do not let this salad sit for more than twenty minutes before serving or the watermelon will start releasing its juices and the whole thing becomes sad and watery
- The feta can get mealy if you toss it too vigorously, so fold it in as the very last step and handle with care
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for fifteen minutes before assembling the salad, it keeps everything crisp longer on warm days
- Taste a piece of watermelon before making the dressing, if it is particularly sweet you can reduce the honey slightly