Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant summer watermelon salad featuring juicy watermelon cubes, crisp cucumber, red onion, creamy avocado, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint, all brought together with a zesty lime and garlic dressing. Perfect as a light side dish for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Salad
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- Heaping 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
- ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Prepare the salad base: Arrange the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onions on a large plate or platter, spreading evenly for an attractive presentation.
- Add dressing and toppings: Drizzle half of the dressing over the arranged salad base, then top with crumbled feta cheese, cubed avocado, torn fresh mint leaves, and sliced serrano or jalapeño pepper if using.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the assembled salad, season with additional sea salt to taste, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For an extra kick, keep the jalapeño or serrano pepper seeds.
- Substitute basil leaves for mint if preferred.
- Serve chilled for best refreshment on hot days.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
