Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad is perfectly sweet, salty, cheesy, and a bit tangy salad to enjoy during summer. Ideal for light lunch.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/watermelon-cucumber-feta-salad/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

• 1/3 cup cucumber, diced and seeds removed
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (plus more for garnishing)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Half medium-sized watermelon, chilled (about 3 cups watermelon cubes)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• A handful of thinly sliced mint leaves
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced or small mint leaves for garnishing

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Balsamic Vinegar Honey Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Set this dressing aside.

» How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

1. Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the seeds. Set aside.
2. Chop the mint leaves and set them aside.
3. Add the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumbers, and mint leaves to a large mixing bowl.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture.
5. Toss well to coat.
6. Sprinkle with mint leaves, crumbled feta, and some freshly ground black pepper, then serve.

RECIPE NOTES

1. I used watermelon with seeds for this recipe, but it would be a lot easier to use seedless watermelon. Then you don't have to remove the seeds.
2. I used freshly chopped mint leaves for that herby touch. You can also swap the fresh mint with basil leaves, or use a combination of both herbs.
3. If you have cut watermelon in advance and it has released too much juice, discard the juice before making the salad.
4. Make sure to use chilled watermelon and cucumbers in this salad. This watermelon salad tastes great when served chilled.
5. I cut my watermelon into cubes because it is faster and easier. But if you want to go fancier, use a melon baller.
6. If you don't want to use balsamic vinegar, substitute it with fresh lime juice or lemon juice.
7. Adding honey to the dressing is optional. If desired, you can omit it.
8. Don?t buy pre-crumbled feta cheese. Always buy blocks of feta cheese for making salad, because they taste fresher and more flavorful.
9. You can also add avocado or fresh arugula to this watermelon salad.