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Fresh Watermelon Salad

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A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, tangy feta, fresh mint, and crisp cucumber. Perfect for crowd-pleasing summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 900 grams or 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150 grams or 5.3 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (about 10 grams or 0.35 ounces)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced (about 200 grams or 7 ounces)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts, chili flakes, fresh basil, or plant-based cheese alternative

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into manageable wedges and cube about 6 cups (900 grams) of the flesh, removing any seeds. Chill beforehand for extra refreshment if desired.
  2. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Chop the fresh mint leaves finely.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes, cucumber, red onion slices, and chopped mint with the dressing, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss once more.
  7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately if short on time.

Notes

Chill watermelon before cubing for a more refreshing salad. Use a sharp knife to keep watermelon cubes neat. Toss gently to avoid mashing the watermelon. Thinly slice red onion and soak briefly in cold water to mellow its bite if desired. Add feta cheese just before serving if preparing ahead. For dairy-free, omit feta or substitute with plant-based cheese or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; drain excess liquid before serving again.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, feta cheese, mint, cucumber, easy salad, crowd-pleaser, healthy salad

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