Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Printable)

A light salad featuring juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint, perfect for summer meals.

# What You 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

# 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.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five ingredients means zero fussy prep, yet tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
  • The salty-sweet-fresh combination hits different on a hot day—it's genuinely addictive.
  • Takes 10 minutes flat, making it your secret weapon for last-minute gatherings.
02 -
  • If you make this more than an hour ahead, the watermelon releases so much liquid that the feta dissolves into a strange paste and mint turns soggy—resist the urge to prep in advance.
  • Tossing too roughly breaks the watermelon into mushy pieces; treat it like you mean to keep it beautiful on the plate.
03 -
  • Cube your watermelon ahead of time and keep it chilled separately, but wait to assemble until moments before serving so everything tastes crisp and intentional.
  • If your feta is very salty, crumble it a bit finer so it distributes evenly and doesn't create pockets of overwhelming brine.
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