Watermelon Salad With Feta Cheese
Our family's favorite summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, crisp cucumber and fresh mint. Perfect for BBQs and picnics!
Ingredients
- 5 cups cubed watermelon 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion soaked in ice water
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado cubed
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves torn
- ½ serrano pepper thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ garlic clove minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Soak sliced red onion in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain
- In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt to make dressing
- Arrange watermelon, cucumber and drained red onion on serving platter
- Drizzle with half the dressing
- Top with feta, avocado, mint leaves, and serrano pepper (if using)
- Drizzle remaining dressing over top
- Serve immediately for best texture
Notes
For best results: Chill serving platter beforehand
- Use block feta (not pre-crumbled) for creamier texture
- Add avocado just before serving
- Leftovers keep 1 day (without avocado)
- Try with toasted walnuts for extra crunch!