Watermelon Feta Summer Salad (Printable)

A vibrant summer blend of watermelon, feta, mint, and lime bringing fresh, crisp flavors to the table.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, red onion slices, and mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss again just to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The sweet-salty-tangy balance is addictive—people always ask for the recipe.
  • No cooking required, so your kitchen stays cool on hot days.
  • Works as a side dish, light lunch, or even an appetizer.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than an hour ahead—the watermelon releases water and the whole thing gets soggy if it sits too long.
  • The feta should go in last, or you lose those beautiful pockets of cool, salty cheese against the sweet fruit.
03 -
  • Keep your watermelon in the fridge until the last moment, and serve the salad on a chilled plate or bowl if you can—it stays fresher longer.
  • If you have access to a good quality aged feta or even a barrel-aged variety, splurge on it; the difference in flavor is real and worth noticing.
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