Description
A light and refreshing salad combining the sweetness of ripe watermelon with salty feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale:
- 4 cups of watermelon, cubed (preferably seedless)
- 2 large cucumbers, diced (English cucumbers work well)
- 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled (use high-quality feta)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is recommended)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the cucumbers into similar-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad either in the mixing bowl or arranged on a platter.
Category: Salad
Cuisine: American