Watermelon Feta Salad (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

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

05 - ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled

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

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 well combined.

04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture.

05 - Toss gently to combine all ingredients, being careful not to break up the watermelon cubes.

06 - Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.

01 -

It comes together in literally 15 minutes, making it perfect for those oh, people are coming over moments
The combination of cold juicy watermelon against salty feta is one of those why did I wait so long flavor experiences
It travels beautifully to picnics and potlucks, actually tasting better after the flavors mingle for a bit

02 -

Watermelon releases water as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, wait to add the dressing until the last 15 minutes
The salad tastes best cold, so refrigerate your watermelon before cutting it, the temperature difference matters
Over tossing will break down the watermelon into mush, treat it gently and fold rather than stir aggressively

03 -

Use a sharp knife and sawing motion to cut the watermelon, pressing down too hard crushes the delicate flesh
The honey in the dressing is optional but worth it, it balances the salt and acid like magic