Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

from themediterraneandish.com
Salad
15 min
8 servings
143 kcal / serving

This simple and refreshing watermelon salad is made of sweet watermelon, cucumbers, creamy salty feta, fresh mint and basil. The lime-honey dressing brings this salad together, adding tang and a little extra punch. This watermelon feta salad is best prepared and served right away, but you can make the dressing up to 3 days in advance and save it in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonshoney
  • 2 tablespoonslime juice
  • 1 tablespoonsquality extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • ½watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
  • 1english (or hot house cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers))
  • 15fresh mint leaves, (chopped)
  • 15fresh basil leaves, (chopped)
  • ½ cupcrumbled feta cheese, (more to your liking)

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.

  2. 2

    Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.

  3. 3

    Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!