Here is another great idea for a quick lunch or a crowd pleaser at a dinner party. This salad combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the perfect summer fruit, watermelon. I whipped up a quick batch of this and devoured it for lunch immediately.
All you need are a few simple ingredients and some fresh fruit and herbs! I just picked up this fabulous watermelon from the market – look how fabulous that color is!
I also had this great dill that I had picked up from my local farmers market… so I really had no excuse not to make myself something delicious and fresh for lunch.
Okay… on to the recipe:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 pound watermelon
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp mint
- 2 tbsp dill
- 5 oz real fabulous delicious feta
Slice the onion and put into a large bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the onion and let rest. Meanwhile trim the watermelon and cut into bite sized pieces. Remove the onion from the lime juice. Add the honey, salt, pepper and oil to the lime juice and whisk until emulsified. Place the watermelon slices on a platter and top with the onions, herbs and feta. Drizzle the emulsified oil on top of the fruit.
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That does indeed look like the perfect lunch, refreshing and light!!
Wow, this looks incredibly refreshing! A perfect summer dish!
That looks amazing. I have had similar dishes in restaurants but this is totally something I can do!
I am addicted to watermelon but haven't tried it like this. I am a little scared, but I will give it a try. Everyone seems to love it!
What a lovely summer salad! Light, refreshing and quick to assemble.
It's been a while since we've popped in, so the new site layout is nice! Great salad here. We lurve fresh melons!
Watermelon is a real favorite of mine. This looks so fresh and tasty.
I have been seeing this salad everywhere! I need to make something like this – it sounds yummy. I bet the sweetness with the feta is awesome
Reminds me of my 'Greek Salad Extraordinaire)… I forgot the dill
Still tasted yum.
Looks light and fresh! I am always tempted by savory watermelon salads, but I don't think I've tried one yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance to make this recipe!
I just came over from My Tasty Treasures and I love your blog, especially the culinary school posts. I wish I would've went to culinary school, but I think I missed that boat. Sounds like lots of hard work, but very fun.
That watermelon looks so perfectly juicy! Gorgeous salad, I love your addition of dill!
This looks great – I love all of those flavors!
And I made this! I linked to your post on my blog – it was really great! I think I'll have the leftovers right now