Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Sweet watermelon, tangy feta, mint, and lime combine for a fresh, colorful summer salad.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add watermelon cubes, red onion slices, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to blend flavors.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese atop the salad and gently toss to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while everything else is still on the grill.
  • The contrast between cool, juicy watermelon and briny feta feels like a small luxury on a hot day.
  • It actually gets better if you let it sit for a few minutes, so it's perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than 15 minutes before serving, or the watermelon will lose its crisp texture and become mushy; the fruit releases water as it sits, which dilutes the dressing.
  • If your feta tastes too salty or sharp, crumble it and rinse it quickly under cold water, then pat it dry; this softens the brine and makes it play nicer with the sweet melon.
03 -
  • Taste the watermelon before you commit; one bad melon can change the whole equation, so if it's mealy or flavorless, start over rather than disappointing yourself and your guests.
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes or a tiny drizzle of hot honey at the end adds a whisper of heat that makes people lean in and ask what that flavor is.
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