Yields: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Watermelon: 5-6 cups of cubed seedless watermelon (about half a medium watermelon)
- Cucumber: 1 medium cucumber, sliced or diced
- Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh Herbs: 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped + 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Balsamic Glaze: 2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional, but delicious)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon and Veggies: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Slice or dice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, mint, and basil. Gently toss to combine.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with a bit of balsamic glaze (optional) for a sweet and tangy touch. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- High-Quality Ingredients: The best watermelon feta salad depends on delicious, fresh ingredients. Choose ripe watermelon, crisp cucumber, and good quality feta for the best flavor.
- Variations: Experiment with other additions like kalamata olives, a sprinkle of pine nuts, or a few slices of avocado.
- Don’t Dress Too Early: To keep the watermelon from getting soggy, add the dressing just before serving, or at most, shortly before chilling.
Enjoy this burst of summer flavor!
