Pink Watermelon Feta Salad (Print Version)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, cucumber, and mint unite in a bright, tangy summer salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
05 - Zest of 1 lime

→ Cheese

06 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, red onion, and torn mint leaves in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients without crushing the watermelon.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits that perfect spot where cravings meet refreshment
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The colors alone make people think you put way more effort into it than you actually did
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water as it sits so dress this right before serving or youll end up with soup at the bottom of the bowl
  • Feta absorbs salt from the dressing so taste the salad before adding extra seasoning at the end
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon whole and cut it yourself rather than buying pre-cut cubes which tend to be mealy and less sweet
  • If your onion feels too sharp soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes then pat them completely dry before adding