Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
Salty, tangy feta mixes with sweet watermelon and fresh mint to bring you a true taste of summer in every refreshing bite. Just delicious and the perfect salad to bring along to your summer BBQs and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- juice of ½ a navel orange (about ¼ cup)
- juice of 2 lemons (about ¼ cup)
- 1 large shallot, minced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon raw, unfiltered honey
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the salad:
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into small cubes
- 12 ounces feta cheese, diced into small cubes
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Set aside in a mason jar and cover with lid
- Make the salad: In a large bowl, stir together gently the watermelon, feta, and mint. Give mason jar a good shake and drizzle salad with dressing just to coat. Toss lightly, being sure to coat all ingredients well. Adjust amount of dressing and salt/pepper as desired.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshingness!
Notes
- I like to make this salad ahead of time, leaving all of the salad components and dressing stored in separate containers until just before serving
- You will most likely have extra dressing. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to two weeks
- Recipe inspired by and adapted from Ina Garten
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