Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)
Sweet watermelon pairs with creamy feta and fresh mint in this refreshing 15-minute summer dish.
# 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 - In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
04 - Add the crumbled feta and torn mint leaves; toss lightly just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant patio
- The salty sweet combination is addictive in a way that makes you keep reaching for just one more bite
- Its the dish that always disappears first at summer potlucks
02 -
- This salad is best served within twenty minutes of dressing it, otherwise the watermelon starts to release too much juice
- Room temperature watermelon works fine in a pinch, but cold watermelon is what makes this salad feel like an event
03 -
- Use a sharp knife to cut clean cubes—ragged watermelon edges release more juice and make everything soggy faster
- Wait until just before serving to add the mint so it stays vibrant and doesnt wilt