Watermelon Feta Salad with Blueberries and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Feta Salad combining juicy cubed watermelon, fresh blueberries, and crumbled feta cheese, tossed with a zesty honey lime dressing and garnished with fresh mint and basil leaves. Perfect as a light summer side dish or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 7 to 8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, plus more to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more to taste
- Fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
Honey Lime Dressing
- Juice of 1 ½ limes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the honey lime dressing: In a mason jar, combine the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt. Shake vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed by adding more honey or lime juice.
- Prepare the salad: In a large serving bowl, add the cubed watermelon and fresh blueberries. Then add the thinly sliced mint and basil leaves, followed by ¾ cup of the crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss the salad: Pour the honey lime dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the fruit and herbs with the dressing and distribute the feta.
- Garnish and serve: Top the salad with the remaining ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese and garnish with additional mint and basil leaves for freshness and aroma. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for ease of eating.
- Adjust honey quantity in the dressing based on desired sweetness.
- For a vegan option, omit feta or substitute with plant-based cheese.
- Serve the salad chilled for best refreshment, but avoid letting it sit too long or watermelon may release excess water.
- Fresh herbs like mint and basil are key for an aromatic lift; do not substitute for dried herbs.
