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Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint

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A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and cool mint, finished with a lime and olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or cut into small cubes)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or diced (optional)
  • 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave (optional, for balance)
  • Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Balsamic glaze, for a light drizzle (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for gentle heat)

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, and honey (if using). Add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  2. Prep the melon. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels to remove extra juice.
  3. Slice add-ins. Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber if using. Tear the mint leaves.
  4. Combine. In a large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, and red onion. Pour in the dressing.
  5. Toss gently. Add feta and mint. Fold with a spatula to keep the cubes whole. Taste and adjust lime, salt, and pepper.
  6. Chill to set flavors. Cover and refrigerate for 10–20 minutes.
  7. Finish and serve. Drizzle a little balsamic glaze if you like. Top with extra mint and a crack of pepper. Serve cold.

Notes

For the best texture, keep the melon, feta, mint, and dressing separate until just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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