Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad featuring juicy watermelon cubes, crisp Persian cucumbers, peppery arugula, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and zesty honey lime dressing. Perfect for a light summer dish or a healthy snack, this salad combines fresh herbs and citrus for a delightful burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 mini watermelon (approximately 4 cups), rind removed and cubed
- 2 Persian cucumbers (approximately 1 cup), sliced
- 2 ½ oz arugula
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Honey Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- Kosher salt to taste (about 1 ½ teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon and Herbs: Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Chop the fresh mint finely and crumble the feta cheese into small pieces for easy mixing.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, and honey. Whisk all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
- Combine the Salad: In a large serving bowl, add the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, arugula, crumbled feta, and chopped mint. Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the salad.
- Toss and Serve: Gently stir the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or honey to balance flavors. Optionally, garnish with a few extra sprigs of fresh mint. Serve the salad chilled for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- Use a ripe but firm watermelon to ensure crisp cubes that hold their shape in the salad.
- Persian cucumbers work best due to their thin skin and mild flavor but regular cucumbers can be used if peeled.
- Adjust honey and lime juice quantity in the dressing to your preferred balance of sweetness and acidity.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours prior to serving.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: watermelon salad, honey lime dressing, summer salad, refreshing salad, feta salad, mint salad
