Watermelon Salad
The brightness of summer is accentuated in this fresh watermelon feta salad. Cucumber and watermelon provide crisp and refreshing flavors, while a honey and lime dressing adds sweet lightness. Feta, mint, and shallot finish off the salad, creating a delicious combination perfect for warm weather.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
- 4 cups 1-inch cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 cups ½-inch diced cucumber
- 6 oz feta cheese cubed
- 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula
- ¼ cup thinly sliced shallot
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Maldon or flaky sea salt (for serving)
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk and set it aside.3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Prepare the watermelon. Slice the watermelon into cubes. Cut the cucumber into slices and then into quarters. Thinly slice the shallot.4 cups 1-inch cubed seedless watermelon, 2 cups ½-inch diced cucumber, ¼ cup thinly sliced shallot
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl or on a serving platter, combine the prepared watermelon, cucumber, arugula, feta, shallot, and mint leaves. Toss to evenly combine and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Finish with flaky sea salt and more mint, and serve immediately.6 oz feta cheese, 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula, ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves, Maldon or flaky sea salt (for serving)
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal