Watermelon Feta Crunch Salad (Print)

Juicy watermelon meets creamy feta and crunchy nuts in a refreshing summer dish.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Nuts & Seeds

06 - 1/3 cup roasted pistachios or pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the produce mixture and toss lightly to combine.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped nuts or seeds atop the salad for added texture.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad is the kind of crowd-pleaser you’ll find yourself craving even when you’re alone—think salty, sweet, crunchy and juicy in every bite.
  • It comes together in mere minutes, making it my secret for stress-free entertaining during heat waves or weekday lunches.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad far in advance, the watermelon releases too much liquid and it loses its vibrant crunch.
  • Swapping pistachios for roasted pumpkin seeds once saved me when the pantry was bare—they’re shockingly good together.
03 -
  • I once learned the hard way that over-mixing can break down the watermelon—gentle hands make all the difference.
  • A little finely grated lime zest added to the dressing is the secret that brightens every bite.
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