Honey
Lime Juice
Olive Oil
Salt
Watermelon
Cucumber
Mint Leaves
Basil Leaves
Feta Cheese
Watermelon Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
- 1 English (or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers))
- 15 fresh mint leaves, (chopped)
- 15 fresh basil leaves, (chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, (more to your liking)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
- Shallots or red onions: Thinly sliced shallots will add a little punch and an extra pop of color.
- Avocado: Dice up a creamy avocado to add a little indulgence and healthy fat to this salad.
- Hot peppers: You can slice up some jalapeño rings for added crunch and heat.