Watermelon Feta Summer Salad (Print)

A fresh summer salad with watermelon, feta, mint, red onion, and lime dressing for bright flavor.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, so it fits into the busiest summer days.
  • The contrast between cold watermelon and salty feta creates an addictive flavor that keeps you coming back for more bites.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making it easy to serve to mixed groups without fussing.
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water as it sits, so don't assemble this salad more than 20 minutes ahead or it becomes soupy and sad.
  • The feta needs to go in last; mixing it in too early breaks it into dust rather than leaving those salty pockets you're after.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl before adding the salad—that extra bit of cold keeps everything fresher longer.
  • Taste the dressing before it meets the salad; this is your only chance to adjust the balance of acid, salt, and sweetness.
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