Description
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad pairing juicy watermelon with salty feta and a spiced honey dressing. The tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors create a refreshing dish perfect for summer. Chill until ready to serve for optimal flavor balance.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
â…“ cup hot honey (ensure alcohol-free if store-bought)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (white/red parts only)
1 tbsp chopped English mint
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Halve the watermelon and remove the core with a chef’s knife
Cut flesh into ½-inch cubes
Spread on a clean plate and let drain 10-15 minutes on parchment paper
Finely dice red onion (reserve excess liquid)
In a bowl, combine watermelon cubes and feta
Toss with strained red onion and chopped mint
In a small jar, blend hot honey with 1 tbsp olive oil
Add ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Drizzle dressing over salad
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature feta for balanced temperature
Save any leftover dressing for future salads
For spicier notes, add crushed black peppercorns to the dressing
Avoid over-pulling red onion to maintain sharp bite
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl portion (1.25 cups total)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
