Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon cubes
- 2 cups cantaloupe cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 to 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 to 2 avocados, chopped
- 1 8-ounce block feta, cut into cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like mint, basil, and chives)
Hot Honey Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 garlic clove, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop all fruits and vegetables into roughly the same size cubes, using pre-chopped items as a size reference if available. Adjust quantities according to your preference, emphasizing watermelon and cantaloupe, followed by cucumber, then avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- Feta Preparation: Cube the feta cheese or crumble it if preferred. Cherry tomatoes can be halved or left whole based on your choice.
- Assemble the Salad: Place cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumber, and feta cubes on a serving dish. Add chopped tomatoes and avocado interspersed among the cubes. Arrange the ingredients in any preferred manner—layered, spread out, or mixed in a bowl.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the assembled salad. Drizzle evenly with the hot honey vinaigrette, then scatter fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately.
- Store Leftovers: Any leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed later, as flavors meld beautifully over time.
- Make the Hot Honey Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, hot honey, grated garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Gradually stream in olive oil while continually whisking to emulsify the dressing. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Consistency in cube size enhances the visual appeal and texture balance.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey in the vinaigrette to control the spiciness.
- The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
- Use fresh herbs like mint, basil, and chives to add vibrant flavors and aroma.
- This salad is best served fresh but leftovers taste great as well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
