Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint in this refreshing Mediterranean dish ready in 15 minutes.
# 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
# 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 salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add crumbled feta and torn mint leaves; toss lightly until just combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The salty sweet combo hits every craving at once without weighing you down
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
02 -
- Watermelon releases water as it sits so dress it right before serving
- The flavors actually improve after sitting for five minutes
03 -
- Buy the watermelon a few days ahead and let it ripen on the counter
- Room temperature watermelon is sweeter and more aromatic than cold from the fridge