Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint, perfect for a light lunch or summer side dish. This salad features juicy watermelon cubes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, all brought together with a zesty lime and garlic dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Salad
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- Heaping 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
- ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined, creating a bright and flavorful dressing.
- Assemble the salad base: On a large plate or platter, arrange the cubed watermelon, diced English cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion evenly to form the salad’s fresh and colorful foundation.
- Add dressing and toppings: Drizzle half of the dressing over the arranged watermelon, cucumber, and onions. Then, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and cubed avocado evenly on top.
- Finish with herbs and spice: Scatter the torn fresh mint or basil leaves across the salad along with the thinly sliced jalapeño or serrano pepper if using, for a touch of heat. Drizzle the remaining dressing over everything.
- Season and serve: Taste the salad and add sea salt as needed. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and contrast of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, omit the jalapeño or serrano pepper.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright taste in the dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately to enjoy the crisp textures, but it can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Substitute basil for mint if preferred, both provide refreshing herbal notes.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
