Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint (Printable)

Sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint in this vibrant Mediterranean dish ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

→ Cheese

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Herbs

05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 pinch sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and torn mint leaves over the top. Toss lightly once more just until combined.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes, making it your best friend when youre dripping with sweat and cant imagine turning on the stove
  • The combination hits every single taste bud in one bite sweet, salty, fresh, and bright
02 -
  • Do not make this ahead, the watermelon will release water and everything will get sad and soggy within an hour
  • Room temperature watermelon changes the entire dish, so keep it chilled until the very last moment
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the watermelon, it glides through without squishing the delicate flesh
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with a paper towel if they seem especially wet, nobody wants a diluted dressing