Watermelon Feta Salad Mediterranean (Printable Version)
Sweet watermelon pairs with creamy feta and fresh mint for a refreshing summer dish ready in just 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - Combine 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 the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Add crumbled feta and torn mint leaves; toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once
- It comes together in under 15 minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- This salad doesn't sit well once dressed, so only add the feta right before serving
- The watermelon releases water as it sits, so keep the components separate if making ahead
03 -
- Buy watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a hollow sound when tapped
- Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes if raw onion is too intense for you