Watermelon Feta Salad
This refreshing watermelon feta salad is perfect for a hot summer day, it is made with fresh juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta cheese, lime juice, olive oil, mint, red onions, pistachios and a touch of hot honey
Servings 6 -8 as an appetizer or 4 servings as a side dish
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer (optional, but helpful)
- Small skillet (for toasting pistachios, if not pre-toasted)
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon diced small
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup finely diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion rinse with cold water to remove bitterness
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil adjust to taste, optional
- 1 lime or lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pistachio
To finish:
- 1-2 teaspoons hot honey or regular honey
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the diced watermelon, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, add the olive oil (if using) and toss lightly.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese carefully so it stays chunky.
- Sprinkle toasted pistachios over the watermelon salad.
- Drizzle with hot honey and finish with cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill 20-30 minutes before serving.
