Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 generous cups diced fresh watermelon
- 1 English cucumber, seeded and large diced
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Place the thinly sliced red onion in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water to reduce the strong bite while preserving flavor. Let the onions drain completely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained red onion, diced watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced fresh mint.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salad ingredients. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
- Toss and Adjust: Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding extra salt, pepper, olive oil, or lemon juice as preferred.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its freshest flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Rinsing the red onion helps mellow the sharpness for a more balanced flavor.
- For extra crunch, you can add toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- This salad is best served fresh; the watermelon can release water if left too long.
- Mint leaves can be substituted with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice according to your preference for acidity and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
