Watermelon Feta Summer Salad (Print)

Bright and fresh combination of watermelon, feta, mint, and lime for a light summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add the watermelon cubes, red onion slices, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss to incorporate without breaking the cheese apart.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh mint leaves.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it even on nights when the kitchen feels too hot to handle.
  • The contrast between sweet, salty, and tangy hits different every time you take a bite, keeping you coming back for more.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're never scrambling to feed different dietary needs.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad too far in advance, or the watermelon will start to weep and dilute everything—15 minutes before serving is the sweet spot.
  • If you're doubtful about feta and fruit, trust the process; the salt in the cheese balances the sweetness in a way that just works.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl and serving spoon beforehand; it keeps the salad cold for longer and makes a difference in how crisp it tastes.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, hold off on adding the dressing and feta until the last minute, then let people help themselves to as much as they want.
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