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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

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A refreshing and easy-to-make summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch on warm days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes (about 600g or 21 oz)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150g or 5.3 oz)
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (about 15g or 0.5 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 medium lime, about 30ml or 1 fl oz)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 30ml or 1 fl oz)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the watermelon by cutting off the rind and slicing the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Aim for uniform pieces for balanced bites. This takes about 10 minutes.
  2. Crumble the feta cheese into small to medium-sized pieces, about 1/4 inch in size.
  3. Rinse and pat dry the fresh mint leaves, remove from stems, and roughly chop.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and optional black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Gently toss the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and stir lightly to coat without mashing the watermelon.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon with deep red flesh for best sweetness. Toss salad just before serving to keep watermelon crisp. Adjust salt carefully due to feta’s saltiness. For dairy-free option, substitute vegan feta or omit cheese and add toasted nuts. Fresh mint is preferred over dried for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 24 hours; drain excess liquid before serving again.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta cheese, mint, summer salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad, lime dressing

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