Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, fresh mint, and a zesty olive oil dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

04 - 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
02 - Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
03 - Toss lightly to mix, taking care not to break up the watermelon.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while everyone's still deciding what to eat.
  • The contrast between cool, sweet watermelon and tangy, salty feta creates a flavor combination that keeps you coming back for more bites than you planned.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so nobody has to sit it out.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than an hour ahead—the watermelon releases its juice and the whole thing becomes soupy and loses its appeal.
  • Chilling your watermelon before you cut it makes a real difference in how refreshing the final salad tastes, so plan ahead if you can.
03 -
  • If your watermelon tastes slightly bland, the lime juice becomes even more important—it brightens everything and makes the melon taste more like itself.
  • Cold feta is better than room temperature feta here, so take it out of the fridge just before assembling.
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