Summer Watermelon Salad

This vibrant and delicious watermelon salad showcases the Fresh Press Farms Bold Olive Oil, which adds a robust and fruity flavor to the dressing. The combination of sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, refreshing mint, and crunchy almonds creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The dressing, with a hint of honey and lemon juice, complements the ingredients and adds a delightful zing to the salad. This salad is a wonderful choice for a light and refreshing summer meal or as a side dish for outdoor gatherings.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tbsp Fresh Press Farms Bold Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, torn mint leaves, red onion slices, and toasted almonds.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Fresh Press Farms Bold Olive Oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
• Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
• Refrigerate the salad for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
• Serve the watermelon salad chilled and enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer!