Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon meets creamy feta in this refreshing summer dish with crisp cucumber and fresh mint.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 1 small watermelon)
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced (about ½ medium cucumber)
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 (or lemon juice)
08 - ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint.
02 - Gently add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture.
05 - Toss gently to combine, being careful not to break up the watermelon cubes.
06 - Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between icycold watermelon and creamy feta is practically addictive
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe immediately
02 -
  • Watermelon releases a lot of liquid as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving
  • The mint flavor fades over time, so add it fresh right before serving, not hours in advance
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes before assemblingthe salad stays colder longer
  • Use a melon baller instead of cubes for an elegant presentation that looks stunning on the table

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