Watermelon Feta Summer Salad (Printable Version)

A bright mix of watermelon, feta, mint, and lime dressing offering a fresh, savory flavor balance.

# 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

# How To Make:

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 black pepper until fully blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and lightly toss to distribute without breaking the cheese.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can actually enjoy your evening instead of standing over a stove.
  • The contrast between sweet, salty, and tangy flavors is so satisfying it doesn't feel like a light meal—it feels like a celebration.
  • It's one of those dishes that tastes like you tried much harder than you actually did.
02 -
  • Never, ever prepare this more than 30 minutes before serving—I learned this the hard way when I made it for a party that ran late, and by the time we ate, it had turned into sweet watermelon soup with feta sinking to the bottom.
  • The moment you crumble the feta, use it immediately; sitting exposed to air makes it dry and chalky instead of creamy.
  • Taste the dressing before it touches the salad; you might need more salt or lime depending on your watermelon's sweetness level.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead for an event, assemble the dressing and keep it separate, cube the watermelon, and slice the onion, then combine everything just 15 minutes before serving.
  • Toast some pistachios or walnuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes and add them at the last second for a contrast in texture that elevates the whole dish.
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