Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta in this vibrant summer salad with crisp cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 into half-moons
→ 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 pinch sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
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 over the salad, then toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Plate immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired. Best enjoyed chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combo hits every crave button at once
- Its ready in 15 minutes and actually gets better after sitting for a bit
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of water as it sits, so dress it right before serving or drain excess liquid before plating
- The mint turns brown quickly once torn, so add it as the very last step
03 -
- Room temperature watermelon has more flavor, but chilled has better texture—find your balance
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons for an elegant presentation