4cupseedless watermelon, cut into bite-size cubeswell-chilled if possible
2cupripe tomatoes, chopped or wedgeduse mixed colors if available
1cupEnglish cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
0.33cupred onion, very thinly slicedquickly rinse under cold water to mellow
0.5cupfeta cheese, crumbled
0.33cupfresh mint and basil, choppedloosely packed; a mix is great
2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
1.5tbspfresh lime juicelemon works too
1tsphoneybalances acidity
0.75tspkosher salthalve if using fine salt
0.25tspfreshly ground black pepper
1tbspbalsamic glazeoptional, for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Chill the watermelon and tomatoes so the salad is extra crisp.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the bowl and gently toss to coat.
Fold in feta, mint, and basil just until evenly dispersed.
Finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze, then serve right away.
Notes
Variation: Add thinly sliced jalapeño for gentle heat, or swap feta with fresh mozzarella pearls. For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pistachios. Storage: This salad is best within 2 hours. If prepping ahead, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Tomato Watermelon Salad Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.