Watermelon Feta Salad (Print Version)

Sweet watermelon and tangy feta combine with cucumber, mint, and a light dressing for a refreshing, easy meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit & Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
02 - 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped

→ Cheese

05 - 140 g feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint into a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give a gentle final toss or leave as a garnish for presentation.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, add a handful of arugula or baby spinach to the salad.
02 - Lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice according to preference.
03 - To make this salad vegan, substitute honey with agave syrup and use a plant-based feta alternative.
04 - Best served chilled; prepare no more than two hours in advance to preserve texture.

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