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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad

Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet watermelon with salty feta, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 0.25
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups seedless watermelon cubed
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Lime Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the lime vinaigrette over the watermelon mixture.
  4. Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  5. Add the chopped fresh mint and basil leaves to the salad and toss gently once more.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. This salad is best served fresh.
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