Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Sweet watermelon paired with creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You'll 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 Cook:

01 - Combine cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and torn mint leaves over the salad, tossing lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty sweet combination hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking
  • Fresh mint makes it taste like sunshine on a plate
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water as it sits, so toss this right before serving or it gets soupy fast
  • The onion soaking trick genuinely makes a huge difference if you are not a raw onion fan
  • Room temperature feta crumbles better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Buy the watermelon whole and cut it yourself for the freshest flavor and best texture
  • Let the salad sit for just 5 minutes after tossing to let flavors meld but not long enough to get watery

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