Description
A refreshing and healthy watermelon salad recipe with feta, cucumber, mint, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: balsamic glaze, toasted seeds, or olives for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and let it drain in a colander for 10 minutes to reduce excess water.
- Slice and Soak Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, drained onion, and torn mint leaves.
- Add Feta: Gently crumble the feta cheese over the top.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with optional toppings if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a seedless watermelon for convenience.
- Chill all ingredients before assembling for maximum refreshment.
- Don’t dress the salad too early—wait until just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp to turn it into a full meal.
- For extra flair, serve on skewers or use a melon baller for round watermelon pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes