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Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon Feta Salad

This Watermelon Feta Salad is so refreshing. Combined with tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, lettuce, feta and a Dijon balsamic dressing, it’s the perfect side to go along with any Summer BBQ.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce (chopped into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cups watermelon (seeded, preferabl)
  • 2 roma tomatoes (chopped and seeds removed)
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled or cubed)
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • fresh mint leaves
  • pink salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • pink salt and pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Cube the watermelon and tomatoes, slice the cucumber and red onion, and chop the mint.
  2. In a large bowl, add the lettuce on the bottom, gently combine the watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. Sprinkle feta on top.
Dijon Mustard Dressing
  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime/lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add extra virgin olive oil and give it a good shake or stir.
  3. *Will store in the fridge for a week.

Notes

  • For a sweeter twist, use honey instead of balsamic vinegar.
  • Chill the watermelon beforehand for a refreshing summer dish.
  • Can be made 1-2 hours ahead, but add dressing just before serving to keep it crisp.