Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint for a refreshing summer dish ready in 15 minutes.
# What's Needed:
→ 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 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, 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 salad and toss gently to coat evenly without crushing the watermelon.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and torn mint leaves over the top, then toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately while fresh, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The sweet salty creamy combo hits every crave button at once
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes flat
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of liquid so dress this right before serving or it gets watery fast
- Room temperature watermelon tastes sweeter than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons instead of rounds for an elegant presentation
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes after tossing so the flavors can meld together