Watermelon Feta Salad
A refreshing summer salad with sweet watermelon, creamy feta, cucumber, mint, and a tangy lime-honey dressing. Quick to assemble and perfect for warm-weather meals.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup cucumber seeded and diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 4–5 oz
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced (optional)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves torn
- Handful of baby arugula or mixed greens optional
Dressing
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped pistachios
- Extra mint sprigs or basil leaves
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes and place into a large bowl. Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion if using. Tear the mint leaves and set aside.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Gently fold cucumber, onion, and mint into the watermelon. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine, being careful not to break up the watermelon cubes.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted seeds or pistachios over the top. Add greens if using, toss just before serving, and garnish with extra mint.
Notes
- Toss the salad with dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute lemon for lime, or basil for mint for a flavor twist.
- To make vegan, omit feta or use a salty vegan cheese and increase toasted nuts for richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 320mgSugar: 14g
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