Description
Mediterranean-inspired watermelon feta salad combines refreshing summer ingredients for a light, elegant dish. Cool cucumber and sweet blueberries complement tangy feta, offering people a perfect balance of flavors you’ll savor with each crisp bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml / 32 oz) watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) cucumber, thinly sliced (English or Persian cucumbers work best)
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) fresh blueberries
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 oz) fresh mint leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lime zest
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper until a smooth vinaigrette forms.
- Prepare Produce: Dice watermelon into uniform cubes, slice cucumbers into thin rounds, and gently fold in blueberries and finely chopped mint leaves, creating a vibrant and aromatic base.
- Dress and Garnish: Lightly drizzle the honey-lime vinaigrette over the fruit and vegetable mixture, ensuring a delicate coating. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the top for a creamy contrast.
- Final Touch: Garnish with additional mint leaves and an optional drizzle of honey. Chill briefly to enhance the salad’s crisp texture and bright, refreshing flavors before serving.
Notes
- Select Fresh Ingredients: Choose ripe, juicy watermelon with deep pink color and crisp cucumbers without soft spots to ensure maximum flavor and texture in the salad.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate ingredients separately before assembling to maintain crispness and enhance the refreshing quality of the salad, keeping everything cool and vibrant.
- Balance Dressing Carefully: Drizzle dressing sparingly to prevent overwhelming delicate fruits and avoid making the salad soggy, using just enough to coat ingredients lightly.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap feta with dairy-free alternatives like tofu crumbles or nutritional yeast for vegan versions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this summer-fresh dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg