Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable View)

Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint for a refreshing summer bite.

# What You 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 into pieces

→ 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 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 the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add crumbled feta and torn mint leaves; toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between icy cold watermelon and creamy feta feels like discovering a secret flavor combination you should have known all along
  • It takes literally fifteen minutes from start to finish but looks like something from a restaurant menu
  • Perfect for those sweltering summer evenings when turning on the oven feels absolutely wrong
02 -
  • Watermelon releases a lot of liquid once dressed, so serve this within 30 minutes of tossing or it becomes soupy
  • The onion soak trick genuinely transforms the raw bite into something sweet and mellow
  • Room temperature feta crumbles more easily and distributes better than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to cube the watermelon without crushing the delicate flesh
  • The salad tastes even better if you can chill the bowl before assembling
  • If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving

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