Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Print Version)

A bright summer mix of watermelon, feta, mint, and lime for a fresh, tangy flavor boost.

# What You'll 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 (from 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

# How To:

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 smooth.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and lightly toss to distribute without breaking the cheese.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with additional mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while everything else is still cooking.
  • The salty feta and sweet watermelon hit your palate in a way that feels both familiar and surprising.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're not sacrificing anything to make it inclusive.
02 -
  • If you make this more than a few hours ahead, the watermelon will release water and everything gets soggy, so wait until just before eating to assemble it.
  • The red onion will turn pink in the lime juice, which looks beautiful and tastes less harsh than when it's raw, so that's actually the dressing doing exactly what you want.
03 -
  • Roll your lime on the counter before cutting it, you'll squeeze out nearly twice as much juice with the same effort.
  • If you're worried about the salad getting watery, save a little of the dressing to drizzle over just before you serve, rather than mixing it all in.
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