Ingredients
For the Honey Vinaigrette
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Salad
- 1/2 Seedless Watermelon (cubed, approximately 5 cups)
- 1 Pint Strawberries (sliced, approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 Persian Cucumbers (sliced into 1/4” coins)
- 1 Cup Feta Cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Begin by gathering all ingredients to make the vibrant salad.
- Make the Honey Vinaigrette: Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to a blender.
- Blend the Vinaigrette: Blend the mixture until the vinaigrette is completely smooth and emulsified.
- Taste and Adjust Seasonings: Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt, pepper, or honey as desired. Set aside.
- Prepare Produce: Wash, cube the watermelon, slice the strawberries, and slice the Persian cucumbers into 1/4-inch coins, then add all to a large mixing bowl.
- Cube Cheese and Chop Mint: Cube the feta cheese and chop the fresh mint, then add these to the bowl containing the fruit and cucumber.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared honey vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, then toss gently but thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture of fruits and vegetables.
- You can substitute dried oregano with fresh oregano if available, but reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon.
- Adjust honey quantity in the dressing to taste for desired sweetness.
- For a vegan option, omit feta cheese or use a plant-based cheese substitute.
- Chilling the salad for 15 minutes before serving enhances flavor melding but avoid long refrigeration to keep watermelon crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
