Watermelon Feta Salad Mediterranean (Printable)
Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint in this refreshing summer dish ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits and Vegetables
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
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
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
04 - Add the crumbled feta and torn mint leaves; toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Takes fifteen minutes from start to finish, no cooking required
- The salty feta against sweet watermelon hits every craving at once
02 -
- This salad does not sit well, so make it right before you plan to eat or the watermelon starts weeping and loses its crisp texture
- The dressing measurements are flexible, taste as you go and trust what your palate tells you
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling—the salad stays colder longer
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons instead of slices for an elegant presentation