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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad

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A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh mint with a light lime and olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse and pat dry fresh mint leaves, remove from stems, and roughly chop to get about ½ cup. Add to the watermelon.
  3. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese into chunks and add to the bowl.
  4. If using, thinly slice ¼ cup of red onion and add to the mixture.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients.
  6. Squeeze the juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon) evenly over the salad.
  7. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  8. Gently toss everything together using salad servers or spoons, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or a splash of water to mellow feta if too salty.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for up to one hour before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm watermelon to avoid mushiness. Toss gently to keep watermelon cubes intact. Add salt just before serving to prevent excess juice. Fresh mint is preferred over dried. Salad is best served fresh or within an hour of preparation to avoid sogginess. For dairy-free, omit feta and add toasted nuts. Grilling watermelon briefly adds smoky flavor.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad, mint salad, light side dish

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