Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of watermelon, feta, mint, and lime for a refreshing summer delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 crumbled feta cheese

→ 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 Prepare:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much effort.
  • The contrast of sweet, salty, and tangy hits every craving at once, especially in summer.
  • It tastes even better on the second day as flavors mingle together.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than 30 minutes ahead or the watermelon becomes soggy and loses its structure—it's one of those things that's best eaten fresh.
  • If your feta tastes too salty, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes before crumbling; it makes a real difference in how the whole salad feels.
03 -
  • If you're bringing this to an event, transport the components separately and assemble it there; it stays fresher and looks better when people see it come together.
  • A ripe watermelon should sound hollow when you tap it and feel heavy; trust your instincts over anyone else's advice about thumping melons.
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