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Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

A refreshing watermelon salad with cucumber, feta, and herbs tossed in a light honey-lime dressing. Sweet, salty, and perfect for hot days with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 144
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Honey-Lime Dressing
  • Honey: 2 tablespoons
  • Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • Salt: A pinch
  • For the Watermelon Salad
  • Watermelon: 1/2 peeled and cut into cubes
  • English Cucumber: 1 cubed (about 2 cups)
  • Fresh Mint Leaves: 15 chopped
  • Fresh Basil Leaves: 15 chopped
  • Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup crumbled (or more if you’re like me)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl or Platter: For mixing without losing half the salad
  • Knife: For cutting watermelon and cucumber
  • Cutting Board: Hopefully not sliding around
  • Small Bowl: For the dressing
  • Whisk or Spoon: For mixing things like you mean it

Method
 

  1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Taste it. Try not to drink it.
  2. Prep the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber, mint, and basil.
  3. Add the Dressing: Pour it over the salad and gently toss. Gently means don’t smash the watermelon like I did the first time.
  4. Finish with Feta: Sprinkle feta on top like you’re adding the final dramatic touch.
  5. Serve Immediately: This is not a “wait around” kind of salad.