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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh mint, enhanced with lime juice and olive oil for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and herbal flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (ripe, seedless)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the watermelon under cool water. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut it into approximately 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a separate bowl, crumble 1 cup of feta cheese.
  3. Rinse and pat dry fresh mint leaves, remove from stems, and roughly chop.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes and crumbled feta. Toss gently to mix without breaking up the watermelon pieces.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped mint over the salad. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice. Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  6. Toss everything together gently to coat but keep the watermelon intact.
  7. Taste the salad and add a pinch of sea salt if feta is mild, and chili flakes for heat if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to let flavors marry. If chilling, toss lightly again before serving.

Notes

Use a sharp knife for clean watermelon cubes to improve presentation. Add mint just before serving or after chilling to keep it fresh and vibrant. Drain excess watermelon juice if too watery. Prepare as close to serving time as possible to avoid sogginess. Freshly cracked black pepper enhances flavor. For vegan version, substitute feta with marinated tofu or vegan cheese.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, summer salad, quick salad, easy salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad

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