Watermelon Feta Mint Salad (Print Version)

A vibrant salad combining watermelon, feta, mint, olive oil, and lime for a fresh summertime flavor.

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five ingredients, ten minutes, and you're the person who brought the dish everyone actually finishes.
  • It's fresh enough to feel light but interesting enough that people ask what makes it taste so good.
02 -
  • Watermelon releases liquid as it sits, so assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible or you'll end up with a watery puddle instead of a crisp dish.
  • The feta gets softer and the mint flavor fades over time, which is why this particular recipe refuses to improve with advance preparation no matter how organized you are.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon a day or two before you need it and let it sit in the coldest part of your fridge; cold watermelon is the foundation of a great salad.
  • Chop the mint as close to serving as possible, and if you're making this for a crowd, ask someone else to assemble their own portion so the mint stays bright and doesn't oxidize.
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