Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese
A refreshing summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint, perfect for hot days and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon, cubed Seedless is easiest.
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled Block feta is best, crumble it yourself.
- 1 cup Cucumber, sliced For crunch.
- 1/4 cup Red onion, sliced thin Optional, soak in cold water to soften bite.
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint, chopped or torn The classic choice.
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice For brightness.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Just a small drizzle.
- Salt to taste Salt Use sparingly as feta brings saltiness.
- Black pepper to taste Black pepper Go easy on the salt due to feta.
Optional Twist Ingredients
- 1 small Jalapeno, sliced For a spicy kick.
- 1 teaspoon Honey For a sweet contrast.
- 1/4 cup Toasted nuts Such as pistachios or almonds.
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili flakes For additional heat.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Cube the watermelon and chill it if it is not already cold.
- Slice cucumber and red onion thin. Soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes if strong.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, and onion.
- Squeeze lime over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add chopped or torn mint and toss gently.
- Crumble feta on top and gently toss again, finish with black pepper.
- Taste before adding any salt.
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Note
You can prep most ingredients ahead of time. Cube the watermelon and cucumber, slice the onion, and store them separately. Mix with dressing ingredients just before serving to keep it fresh.