Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint in a tangy lime dressing.

# What You 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 - 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 and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add crumbled feta and torn mint leaves, tossing lightly until just combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo is completely addictive
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without heating up your kitchen
02 -
  • This salad tastes best served immediately but can hold for about an hour in the refrigerator
  • The salt from the feta will draw out moisture from the watermelon over time
  • Do not overdress the salad because the watermelon releases liquid as it sits
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for twenty minutes before assembling
  • Buy a whole watermelon and cut it yourself for the freshest flavor

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