Watermelon salad with mint and fetta cucumber delicious
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- Honey: I used 2 tablespoons of our Greek honey from Crete, the thyme and wild herb flavor really enhances and balances the other ingredients.
- Lime juice: Use lemon juice if that's what you have on hand.
- Extra virgin olive oil: I recommend 2 tablespoons of our Greek Early Harvest EVOO or our fruity Spanish Hojiblanca EVOO for this salad.
- Kosher salt: Just a pinch is all you need here to help draw out some of the delicious juices in the cubed cucumber and watermelons.
How to Make Watermelon Salad
Summer picnic salads like thes are easy to make, add color to your table, and are so refreshing to eat on hot summer days. You can make the salad dressing ahead of time and wait to dress the salad just before serving. It should keep in your fridge for up to 3 days.- Add your watermelon cubes, cucumber, torn fresh herbs in a large salad bowl or platter.
- Pour the honey-lime dressing on top, then gently toss to combine.
- Finally, crumble feta cheese and sprinkle it all over the salad.
Make this Watermelon Salad Your Own
I keep this salad pretty simple—watermelon, feta, cucumber and mint, but consider this a watermelon salad foundation! In addition to the ingredients already in the salad the following extras will take this salad to the next level. Play around! It's important to have fun with your food!- Shallots or red onions: Thinly sliced shallots will add a little punch and an extra pop of color.
- Avocado: Dice up a creamy avocado to add a little indulgence and healthy fat to this salad.
- Hot peppers: You can slice up some jalapeño rings for added crunch and heat.
- Red pepper flakes such as Aleppo pepper: I love Aleppo pepper over watermelons and over mangos, it is not too spicy but adds enough of a kick with hints of sweetness. I highly recommend it, which is why we offer it in our shop. If you try it don't stop with fruit. I love Aleppo pepper on a simple Cherry Tomato Salad or sprinkled over the top of Creamy Whipped Feta Dip. I could go on and on about my love for this spice, but I will stop here!
What to Serve with Watermelon Salad
Watermelon salad means backyard get togethers with friends and family! The sun is shining, the grill is going, and pitcher drinks of freshly made Strawberry Lemonade or White Sangria are flowing. Once the sun begins to shine my Mediterranean heart lightens up and I'm reminded of growing up in Port Said.When it comes to pairing this quintessential summer salad with main meals I have you covered! Because watermelon salad is so cool and refreshing it's a nice way to balance anything spicy. I like to serve it with Grilled Chicken Legs with Garlic Harissa or keep it simple with Grilled Pork Souvlaki, or Chicken Kebabs.
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Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber
This simple and refreshing watermelon salad is made of sweet watermelon, cucumbers, creamy salty feta, fresh mint and basil. The lime-honey dressing brings this salad together, adding tang and a little extra punch. This watermelon feta salad is best prepared and served right away, but you can make the dressing up to 3 days in advance and save it in the fridge.
PREP – 15MINUTES MINS
TOTAL – 15MINUTES MINS
Cuisine:
MEDITERRANEAN
SERVES – 8
Course:
SALAD
Ingredients
For The Honey-Lime Dressing
- ▢2 tablespoons honey
- ▢2 tablespoons lime juice
- ▢1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil I used Greek Early Harvest
- ▢pinch of salt
For The Watermelon Salad
- ▢½ watermelon peeled, cut into cubes
- ▢1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)
- ▢15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ▢15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ▢½ cup crumbled feta cheese, more to your liking
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
Notes
- Variations: you can add shallots or red onions, avocado cubes, or hot peppers. You can also season the salad with a dash of Aleppo-style pepper flakes which adds a little bit of heat with sweet undertones.
- Tips for Leftovers: Because this is a super watery salad, with watermelon and cucumber being the star ingredients, it is best to finish it on the same day you prepare it. However, if you have some leftovers, you can store in a tight-lid glass container for a night or two (test before serving.)
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