Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipe

Made with sweet watermelon, creamy feta, crispy cucumber, fresh mint and lime dressing, this refreshing salad is the perfect balance of sweet, salty and savory.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 574kcal

Author Heather Dessinger, FDN-P

Ingredients

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 small seedless watermelon (enough to make 3 c. cubed)
¾ cup English cucumber
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
¼ tsp sea salt
5 oz block of feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Instructions

Cut the onion into thin slices. Place the slices in a bowl of water while you prep the other ingredients. (About 10-15 minutes.)
Cube the watermelon and add it to a medium bowl.
Chop the cucumber and mint, then add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
Remove the onions from the water, pat them dry, and add them to the bowl.
Mix the olive oil, lime juice, honey and salt in a small bowl, then pour them over the watermelon mixture. Toss until well combined.
Now it's time to add the feta. If you add it and then toss everything it will look kind of messy, so I recommend dividing the salad into serving bowls while sprinkling a little throughout as you go. Make sure to reserve some to sprinkle over the top.

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