Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
Sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and salty feta are tossed with fresh herbs and a honey-lime dressing. It’s the perfect quick salad for summer.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1/2 watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
- 1 English or hot house cucumber (cubed)
- 15 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 15 fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare the salad: In a big bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber, mint, and basil leaves.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Add the feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and gently toss once more.
- Serve: Dish up right away, garnish with more fresh herbs if you like.
Notes
- Use very cold watermelon for extra refreshing bites on warm days.
- Keep feta in large crumbles for a creamy and chunky salad.
- Always add dressing right before serving to keep the salad crisp.
- Store leftovers in a tight container but eat within one day for the best taste.
- Change up the herbs or add spicy peppers for fun new flavors.