Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber, Mint, and Lime (Print version)

Sweet watermelon and crisp cucumber tossed with salty feta, fresh mint, and lime juice. A 10-minute summer salad with no cooking needed.

# Ingredients:

For the salad

01 - 6 cups (900 g) seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 1/2 cups (225 g) Persian or English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled from a block
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
05 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 1/2 limes)
08 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes and slice the cucumbers into small half-moons. Place them in a large serving bowl.
02 - Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, honey, lime zest if using, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber. Add the torn mint and fold gently with a wide spoon.
04 - Scatter the crumbled feta over the top and fold once or twice just to distribute. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served the same day it is made.
02 - Chill the bowl beforehand for extra refreshment.

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