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Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Easy Honey Lime Vinaigrette

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A light, vibrant summer salad combining crisp watermelon, cucumber, salty feta, and a tangy honey lime vinaigrette for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (seedless if possible)
  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut 4 cups of watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds.
  2. Peel cucumbers if desired and dice into similar-sized pieces.
  3. Slice ¼ cup of red onion thinly; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness.
  4. Roughly chop ½ cup of fresh mint leaves and dry them well.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic (if using), sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly thickened.
  6. In a large bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
  7. Drizzle the honey lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving and gently fold it in or leave as garnish.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to prevent watermelon from releasing too much juice and diluting the vinaigrette. Use fresh, ripe watermelon for best flavor. Crumble feta by hand for fresher texture. Mint is essential for brightness but can be substituted with basil or cilantro. For vegan version, replace feta with marinated tofu or vegan cheese and honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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