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Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

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A refreshing summer salad featuring juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and fresh mint, tossed with a simple lime-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a quick, crowd-pleasing side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, chilled and cubed (about 6 cups US measure)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, block style, crumbled or cubed
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn or sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Sea salt, flaky, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or pistachios, lightly toasted (optional)
  • Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the watermelon in half, then cut into 1-inch thick rounds. Remove the rind and chop the flesh into bite-sized cubes (about 4 cups). If extra juicy, blot cubes with a paper towel.
  2. Crumble or cube the feta cheese (about 1 cup).
  3. Wash and gently pat dry the mint leaves. Stack, roll, and slice thinly, or tear by hand (about 1/3 cup). Reserve a few leaves for garnish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and most of the mint. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the top.
  6. Toss gently with salad tongs or hands to avoid smashing the watermelon and feta.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or pistachios if desired. Garnish with extra mint leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and temperature. If chilling, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use chilled ingredients and assemble just before serving. Block-style feta offers the creamiest texture. Blot watermelon cubes to prevent a watery salad. Optional garnishes like nuts or balsamic glaze add extra texture and flavor. For vegan/dairy-free, use plant-based feta. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day; salad may become watery over time.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta, mint, summer side dish, picnic, barbecue, easy salad, gluten-free, vegetarian, refreshing

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