Watermelon Salad

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy-watermelon-salad, watermelon-salad-recipe

Prep Time 15

Chill time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings servings

Calories 168kcal

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil OR vegetable oil
Salad:
5 cups cubed watermelon
3 small baby cucumbers cut into half moons
1 small red onion thinly sliced
1 8 oz container crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp torn or chopped fresh mint leaves
optional additions: torn arugula, diced radish,and prepared balsamic glaze to drizzle on top (optional additions just before serving)

Place lime juice and sugar in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake or stir until completely dissolved. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil. Shake again until well mixed.Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, place watermelon, cucumbers, onion, half of the Feta, and mintleaves. Gently toss until combined.3.Add about ⅔ of the dressing, and gently toss
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl. Top with the remaining half of the Feta, and moremint if desired. Drizzle with the rest of the dressing if desired