Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

Why You’ll Love Mediterranean Watermelon Salad?

• Quick and easy: Throw everything together to create a delicious and nutritious salad without much fuss.
• Refreshing: Watermelon is naturally hydrating and juicy, making the salad incredibly refreshing, especially on hot summer days.
• Visual appeal: The vibrant colors of the watermelon and the Feta and mint create a visually stunning salad.
• Nutritional benefits: This salad provides a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious choice.

Ingredients Overview 

*The full recipe is in the recipe card below!

Watermelon: The star ingredient of the salad, watermelon provides natural sweetness, juiciness, and a refreshing taste.

Red onion: Red onion adds a mild, slightly pungent taste to the salad. It’s thinly diced to prevent it from overpowering the other flavors.

Feta cheese: Feta is a popular cheese in Mediterranean cuisine, and it brings a creamy and tangy element to the salad.

Fresh mint: Adds a pleasant coolness and subtle sweetness to the salad, which complements the other ingredients, especially in dishes with fruits like watermelon or citrus.

Add-ons (optional):

For a Greek-style watermelon salad, add Kalamata olives.

Thinly sliced or diced cucumber.

Fresh basil

Sliced or diced avocado.

Lime or lemon zest: A sprinkle of lime or lemon zest can provide a bright, citrusy note that complements the watermelon.

Balsamic glaze: Drizzling a balsamic glaze over the watermelon salad can add a sweet and tangy finish.

Oil: The base for the salad dressing. I recommend using high-quality olive oil. 

Lemon juice: Its acidic nature helps balance the richness of other ingredients and adds a refreshing zing to the overall taste of the salad.

Honey: To sweeten the salad dressing. 

Pro-Tips:

Choose a ripe and sweet watermelon: The key to a flavorful Mediterranean Watermelon Salad is using a ripe and sweet watermelon.

Drizzle the dressing: Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad. Start with a smaller amount and add more if needed, as you can always add more dressing but cannot remove excess once it’s added.

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Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

Author Rachel

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Yield 4 people

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Description

Gorgeous and colorful Mediterranean watermelon salad with Feta cheese and mint. Perfect for hot days or as a light and healthy side dish.

Kosher, Dairy

Equipment

• Chef knife
• Lemon squeezer

Ingredients

For the salad:

• ▢ 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• ▢ 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
• ▢ 1/3 cup fresh mint chopped
• ▢ 4 oz (110g) feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

For the dressing:

• ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, mint, and Feta.
• In a separate small bowl or a jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
• Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients before serving and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Notes

Choose a ripe and sweet watermelon: The key to a flavorful watermelon salad is using a ripe and sweet watermelon.

Drizzle the dressing: Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad. Start with a smaller amount and add more if needed, as you can always add more dressing but cannot remove excess once it’s added.

 

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