Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, fresh herbs, and a light honey vinaigrette, perfect as a light appetizer or summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 8 oz feta cheese, diced or crumbled
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley mix)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion (adjust to taste)
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, diced or crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs, and thinly sliced red onion into a shallow salad dish to prevent the feta from getting crushed and maintain an appealing presentation.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and salt until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to combine flavors without breaking up the ingredients.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate it until ready to serve, ideally within 1 to 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld for optimum taste and freshness.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, consume the salad within 1-2 hours of dressing to prevent the watermelon from releasing too much juice and the feta from becoming overly soggy.
- If you prefer, you can use crumbled feta sold in 6-oz packets as a substitute for the 8 oz block of feta cheese.
- This salad is perfect for warm weather and makes a great light appetizer or side dish for summer meals.
