Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

This simple and refreshing watermelon salad is made of sweet watermelon, cucumbers, creamy salty feta, fresh mint and basil. The lime-honey dressing brings this salad together, adding tang and a little extra punch. This watermelon feta salad is best prepared and served right away, but you can make the dressing up to 3 days in advance and save it in the fridge.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
1/2 watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
1 English (or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers))
15 fresh mint leaves, (chopped)
15 fresh basil leaves, (chopped)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, (more to your liking)

Instructions

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!