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Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

Watermelon feta mint salad with juicy 1-inch cubes, salty crumbled feta, and lots of torn mint. A quick olive oil–lime honey dressing lightly coats every bite for a crisp, bright finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cup seedless watermelon cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 medium watermelon)
  • 5 oz feta cheese crumbled or sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves torn
  • 0.25 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup cucumber thinly sliced (optional but recommended)
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1 black pepper pinch
  • 1 chili flakes optional pinch

Equipment

  • 1 shallow bowl

Method
 

Prepare the salad base
  1. Cut the seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds, and arrange in a single generous layer on a wide flat serving platter or in a shallow bowl.
  2. Scatter the feta cheese evenly over the watermelon so there are salty pockets in every bite.
  3. Add the very thinly sliced red onion and thinly sliced cucumber over the top.
Make the lime honey dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, flaky sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
  2. Drizzle the dressing lightly over the salad so everything is brightened but not drenched.
  3. Tear the fresh mint leaves and scatter generously over the top; add chili flakes if using.
  4. Serve immediately for the best texture.
  5. If making ahead, keep the watermelon and dressing separate and assemble just before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, keep the watermelon cold and dress right before eating so it stays juicy but crisp. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 1 day; for best quality, only dress what you’ll eat. Freezing is not recommended. Dietary swap: replace feta with a dairy-free feta-style crumble if you need dairy-free.