Watermelon Feta Salad (Printable)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the 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 gently toss just to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, so it's perfect when your kitchen is already hot.
  • The salty feta against cold, juicy watermelon creates this addictive contrast that keeps you reaching for more.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but simple enough to throw together on a random Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't let this sit dressed for more than an hour or the watermelon will weep and the mint will darken—it's a fresh-in-the-moment kind of salad.
  • If you go too heavy with the dressing, everything becomes mushy and drowns the watermelon's natural flavor, so use a light hand and taste as you go.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for five minutes before you assemble—it keeps the watermelon cold and crisp longer.
  • A tiny pinch of ground cumin in the dressing adds a depth that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is.
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