Mediterranean Watermelon Salad
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
For the Honey Vinaigrette
- 2 tbs honey
- 2 tbs lime juice
- 1 to 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil quality
- a pinch of salt
For the Watermelon Salad
- 1/2 watermelon peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 English cucumber or hot house, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)
- 15 mint leaves fresh, chopped
- 15 basil leaves fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled or more to your liking
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
- In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Top the watermelon salad with the honey vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
Notes
An easy, fresh and super light Mediterranean watermelon salad. Three main ingredients: watermelon, cucumber, and feta cheese. But to take it to the next level, we add some fresh mint, basil, and a honey vinaigrette. The perfect dish for your next neighborhood party!
- Tip for Make-Ahead: If you need to make this watermelon salad ahead of time, you can peel and cube the watermelon and cucumber, and prepare the remaining ingredients, then store each in the fridge in separate containers. Add the dressing and mix the salad together just a few minutes before serving.
- Tips for Leftovers: Because this is a super watery salad, with watermelon and cucumber being the star ingredients, it is best to finish it on the same day you prepare it. However, if you have some leftovers, you can store in a tight-lid glass container for a night or two (test before serving.)