Description
This Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint is a refreshing and vibrant summer side dish, perfect for hot days. Sweet, juicy watermelon pairs beautifully with salty feta cheese, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, creamy avocado, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Tossed in a zesty lime and garlic dressing, this easy-to-make salad is a flavorful, colorful addition to any meal.
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
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: On a large plate or platter, arrange the cubed watermelon, diced English cucumber, and thinly sliced red onions evenly.
- Add dressing: Drizzle half of the dressing over the arranged watermelon, cucumber, and onions, ensuring even coverage and flavor infusion.
- Top ingredients: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, cubed avocado, torn fresh mint leaves, and sliced jalapeño or serrano pepper (if using) evenly over the salad.
- Finish with dressing and seasoning: Drizzle the remaining dressing on top, then season with additional sea salt to taste. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- The jalapeño or serrano pepper is optional; omit if you prefer a milder salad.
- For a variation, try substituting fresh basil leaves for mint.
- Serve chilled to make this salad even more refreshing on hot days.
- Best eaten the same day to preserve the texture of the avocado and freshness of ingredients.
