Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon with creamy feta cheese, cucumber, and fresh mint in a light lime dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits and Vegetables
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ 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 - 1 pinch sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add crumbled feta and torn mint leaves. Toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately. Garnish with extra mint if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required
- The sweet and salty combination makes people forget its actually good for them
02 -
- This salad needs to be eaten right after tossing since the watermelon releases liquid and everything gets watery if it sits too long
- Wait until the last possible moment to add the dressing or serve it on the side if you are meal prepping
03 -
- Use a melon baller instead of cubes for an elegant dinner party presentation
- Let the dressed salad sit for just five minutes before serving to let flavors meld without getting watery