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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

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A light and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint with a bright lime dressing. Perfect for quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onions
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut the watermelon into about 1-inch cubes, aiming for uniform pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese into small chunks and add gently to the watermelon cubes.
  3. Rinse and dry fresh mint leaves thoroughly. Roughly chop about 1/4 cup and add to the bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of one fresh lime. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, feta, and mint. Gently toss with a salad spoon or tongs to coat ingredients without crushing the watermelon.
  6. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle thinly sliced red onions or toasted pine nuts on top before serving.

Notes

Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor. Toss gently to avoid crushing watermelon cubes. Let salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to meld flavors but avoid sogginess. Fresh mint is essential; basil or cilantro can be used as alternatives. Best eaten the same day; store covered in fridge up to 12 hours and stir gently before serving.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, light meals, easy salad, refreshing salad

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