Vibrant mix of cucumber, watermelon, feta, and zesty chili-lime dressing for a fresh, bright dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Dairy
07 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, place the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, jalapeño if using, and torn mint and cilantro leaves. Toss gently to mix evenly.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey or agave syrup, chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the combined produce and toss lightly to coat all ingredients without bruising the fruit.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly across the top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately for freshness or chill for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor and cooling effect.
