Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Print)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and mint combine for a refreshing, easy-to-make side dish.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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. Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes from bowl to table, making it the perfect answer when you're caught without a side dish.
  • The salty feta against sweet watermelon creates a flavor combination that feels unexpectedly sophisticated for something so effortless.
  • It's naturally refreshing and light, the kind of thing you can eat on a hot day without feeling weighed down.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than an hour ahead—the watermelon will start releasing water and everything becomes soggy and sad.
  • If you're making it ahead, keep the components separate and combine them at the last moment for maximum crunch and flavor.
03 -
  • A heavy watermelon that sounds hollow when tapped is the secret to choosing a sweet one—weight and sound matter more than size.
  • Don't skip the lime juice; it's the bridge that makes the feta and watermelon understand each other instead of just coexisting.
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