In our home we like to eat seasonally in order to enjoy all of the flavors of the season as well as eat produce when it is at it's peak freshness. In the summer when watermelons are fresh, one thing that I like to do with them is make a watermelon feta salad. It is the perfect mix of savory and sweet, especially when topped with the lime dressing!
Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients
This recipe calls for several different produce items. Before I start prepping any of them for this recipe, they are all washed. I wash the watermelon, cucumbers, and limes in a vinegar wash for two minutes. In my bestselling eBook, I Bought It, Now What? I have instructions for washing and storing 75 of the most popular produce items so that they stay fresh for weeks!
If you're looking for tips to select the perfect watermelon, check out this blog post where I give all of my best tips and tricks. There is even a YouTube video linked at the bottom of the blog if that is an easier way for you to learn.
As you are cutting up the ingredients, if you have extra of anything, you should store it in a glass container. Onions and cucumbers can both be stored in a glass jar with a metal lid and they will stay fresh for an additional week or so.
How to Keep Feta Cheese Fresh
I store my dairy produce, including Feta cheese, in glass jars as well. This is a tip for keeping your fridge organized by having less of the plastic containers in it. Most importantly, it's also keeps dairy products fresher longer! I use a sharpie to write the expiration date on the lid, but usually cheese will stay fresh for about a month in the glass jar.
Enjoy This Watermelon Feta Salad this Summer
This watermelon feta salad will stay fresh for about three days in the fridge. Store it in a glass container with an airtight lid and drain the liquid from it each day.
What do you have planned this summer where you could make this salad? Share in the comments!
Watermelon Feta Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Personal Size Watermelon
- 15 leaves Mint
- 1 Cucumber
- ¼ Whole Red Onion
- ½ cup Feta Cheese
- 3 tablespoon EVOO
- Juice of Two Limes
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the dressing ingredients in a glass jar, swirl to mix.
- Place cut watermelon in a large bowl, add cucumbers, feta, onions, and mint. Pour dressing on top and gently mix to combine ingredients.
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