Ingredients
- watermelon
- feta cheese
- cucumbers
- red onions
- mint
- extra-virgin olive oil
- lime juice
- honey
- salt
- pepper
Directions
Use a ripe watermelon and cut it into cubes. Although it is tempting to buy ready cut watermelon, it’s best to avoid it for this recipe as it won’t be as juicy.
The saltiness of feta cheese balances wonderfully when crumbled with the sweet watermelon. Goat cheese would also work really well.
Sliced cucumbers add a great texture. This recipe uses smaller Persian cucumbers, but diced English cucumbers will also do the job.
Red onions are milder than white or yellow and can be enjoyed raw in salads. Slice them finely so that they are not too overpowering. You could use sliced green onions as well.
Fresh mint leaves add a great burst of flavor. If you don’t like mint, basil, parsley or cilantro would also work great.
Cube the watermelon and add to a large bowl.
Add in the rest of the salad ingredients.
Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tips for making the salad:
- Chill the salad before serving. Once you have tossed the salad together, let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop, and the watermelon will be nice and refreshing.
- Cut the watermelon into evenly sized cubes. They should be easy to eat and if they are a similar size they will mix more easily with the other ingredients.
- Toss the salad gently when you add the dressing. Be careful not to break up the watermelon.
- Use the freshest and best quality ingredients. This is a simple salad recipe, and it’s so delicious because of its freshness. Avoid ready-cut watermelon and make sure your veggies are super fresh for the best flavor.
The saltiness of feta cheese balances wonderfully when crumbled with the sweet watermelon. Goat cheese would also work really well.
Sliced cucumbers add a great texture. This recipe uses smaller Persian cucumbers, but diced English cucumbers will also do the job.
Red onions are milder than white or yellow and can be enjoyed raw in salads. Slice them finely so that they are not too overpowering. You could use sliced green onions as well.
Fresh mint leaves add a great burst of flavor. If you don’t like mint, basil, parsley or cilantro would also work great.
Cube the watermelon and add to a large bowl.
Add in the rest of the salad ingredients.
Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tips for making the salad:
- Chill the salad before serving. Once you have tossed the salad together, let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop, and the watermelon will be nice and refreshing.
- Cut the watermelon into evenly sized cubes. They should be easy to eat and if they are a similar size they will mix more easily with the other ingredients.
- Toss the salad gently when you add the dressing. Be careful not to break up the watermelon.
- Use the freshest and best quality ingredients. This is a simple salad recipe, and it’s so delicious because of its freshness. Avoid ready-cut watermelon and make sure your veggies are super fresh for the best flavor.