Watermelon Feta Salad Summer (Print)
Sweet watermelon and feta unite with cucumber, fresh herbs, and tangy lime for a vibrant, cool summer dish.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (optional)
→ Cheese
06 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - In a large salad bowl, add watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, red onion, mint, and basil if desired.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the fresh ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving.
05 - Present the salad promptly to preserve crispness and optimal flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses easy-to-find refreshing ingredients
- Ready to serve in just fifteen minutes with zero cooking
- Satisfies with a perfect sweet savory and herby balance
- Beautiful centerpiece for picnics or backyard barbecues
02 -
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
- Hydrating with high water content
- Ideal for prepping just before serving to keep everything crisp
03 -
- Always use the ripest watermelon you can find for the sweetest salad
- Chill your serving bowl in the fridge for extra crunch and a cool finish
- If slicing onion ahead soak slices in cold water for ten minutes to mellow their bite and keep the flavor bright