Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon with creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint creates a refreshing Mediterranean dish perfect for warm weather.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
03 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
04 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dairy

05 - ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - ½ teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl.
02 - Gently fold crumbled feta cheese into the vegetable mixture.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing evenly over salad and toss gently to coat without breaking watermelon cubes.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes, which is precious when you'd rather be outside than in the kitchen
  • The contrast between icy sweet watermelon and creamy salty feta is the kind of magic that makes people pause and take notice
02 -
  • Add the feta and dressing right before serving, otherwise the salt from the cheese draws out too much water from the watermelon
  • This salad doesn't keep well overnight, so embrace that it's best eaten fresh and plan accordingly
03 -
  • The most common mistake is overmixing and turning your watermelon into mush; a gentle fold is all you need
  • Taste a cube of watermelon before adding salt to the dressing; some are naturally sweeter than others

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