Description
A refreshing and vibrant watermelon salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp red onion, tangy red wine vinegar dressing, fresh mint, and creamy Danish feta cheese. Perfect as a light side dish for warm weather or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 kg / 2 lbs watermelon, cut into bite size pieces, seeds removed
- 1 small Spanish red onion, finely sliced
- 75 g / 3 oz Danish feta cheese, crumbled into medium size pieces
- Whole mint sprigs, to garnish
Dressing
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon and onion: Cut the flesh from the watermelon and slice it into bite-sized pieces, removing and discarding all seeds. Peel and halve the red onion, then thinly slice it to ensure it blends well into the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the salt is fully dissolved. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. Add the roughly chopped fresh mint and taste; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon pieces, sliced onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with whole mint sprigs for an extra fresh touch. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Remove seeds carefully to avoid bitterness in the salad.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper in the dressing based on your taste preference.
- Use fresh mint for the best aromatic flavor; dried mint is not recommended.
- This salad is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Can be served as a refreshing side dish or a light summer snack.