Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Print Version)

Sweet watermelon, tangy feta, fresh mint, lime dressing combine for a crisp, bright summer dish.

# 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 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

# Recipe Steps:

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 to distribute evenly.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required when the kitchen is already too warm.
  • The salty feta and bright lime dressing cut through the watermelon's sweetness in a way that keeps you reaching for another forkful.
  • It's the kind of dish that impresses people without making you feel like you slaved over a stove.
02 -
  • Never let the salad sit dressed for more than 15 minutes, or the watermelon will weep and the whole thing turns into a soggy mess—this salad is meant to be eaten right away.
  • The quality of your feta matters more than you'd think; a good, creamy feta from a cheese counter tastes vastly better than the pre-crumbled version that's been sitting in brine for who knows how long.
03 -
  • Cut your watermelon right before assembling the salad—this keeps it at maximum crispness and prevents it from releasing excess liquid into the bottom of the bowl.
  • If you end up with extra dressing, save it for tomorrow's salad or use it to dress grilled vegetables, because this lime mixture is worth keeping around.
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