Watermelon Feta Salad: A Summer Freshness Masterpiece
This refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad combines juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and zesty herbs with a sweet-lime honey dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or light meals, it balances sweet, salty, and herbal notes for a vibrant, texturally crisp dish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: All Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 cups (150g) cubed watermelon, rind removed
1 cup (115g) crumbled feta, room temperature
1/4 cup (7g) chopped basil
1/4 cup (4g) chopped mint
2 tbsp (30ml) honey, preferably local and raw
2 tbsp (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil, preferably polyphenol-rich
Instructions
Cut watermelon into 1″ cubes and set aside
Crumble feta over paper towels and gently pat dry
Finely chop basil and mint, taking care to avoid bruising the leaves
In a small bowl, whisk honey and lime juice together for 1-2 minutes until well combined
Slowly drizzle olive oil into the honey-lime mixture while continuing to whisk
Add watermelon to a large bowl
Sprinkle feta and herbs over the watermelon
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly
Serve immediately for the freshest results
Notes
Allow feta to come to room temperature (72°F) for at least 30 minutes for best texture and flavor binding.
For a vegan option, substitute feta with a firm, briny vegan cheese alternative.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, but ideally serve immediately for optimal crunch.