Refreshing Summer Salads

Watermelon feta salad is the ultimate fresh summer treat! Sweet melon with salty cheese is laid back and perfect for the season.

Here at Horne Insurance Agency we love a fresh salad to cool off on a hot summer day. The age old question though especially when it comes to salads is what kind is the best for certain occasions. The best recipe for when watermelon is in season, hands down is this absolutely unreal Watermelon Feta Salad! This classic combination of sweet juice melon and salty cheese is one of summer’s great pleasures. This summer salad has grown to massive popularity in recent years, and for good reason: it’s fast and easy to make, and has a lazy, laid-back vibe that screams flip-flops, pool parties, and picnics.

Ingredients:

8 cups cubed ripe seedless watermelon (5 pounds or 1/2 medium watermelon)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
4 basil or 6 mint leaves, minced
Lemon zest (optional)
1 pinch kosher salt, for garnish
Fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions:

Chop the watermelon and arrange it on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with feta crumbles, basil or mint, and kosher salt. Add lemon zest or black pepper if desired.
Serve immediately. If making ahead, refrigerate the cubed watermelon separately: it releases a large amount of water after it is cut. Then assemble the salad right before serving. Leftovers store for up to 2 days.

Refreshing Summer Salads

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