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Watermelon salad on a large white serving platter with a black rim on a stone background with two wooden serving spoons inserted in.

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Watermelon Salad is the perfect refreshing summer salad! Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish for your BBQ party, you'll love this salad!

  • Total Time15 minutes
  • Yield2-6 1x
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups diced watermelon (1 small watermelon)
  • 1 English cucumber, diced (approx. 2 cups)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 200g block feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squzeed lime juice (1 lime)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional, feta is usually very salty)

Instructions

  1. Start by peeling and dicing the watermelon. I like to cut it into small, bite-sized cubes. I recommend dicing the cucumber into similar-sized pieces for a uniform look.
  2. Into a large mixing bowl add diced watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped fresh mint. 
  3. In a separate bowl or a cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, and salt (if using). 
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to mix well. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Red onion: You can let it soak in cold water while you prep the rest of the ingredients to remove a little bit of the bite and make it less strong. Shallots are also a great option.

Feta: Use block feta if possible instead of pre-crumbled feta. I recommend washing it with cold water before crumbling to remove leftover salty brine. This will prevent it from being overly salty.

Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The watermelon will release quite a bit of water as it sits with the salty feta so this salad is best eaten right away.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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