Watermelon Feta Mint Mix (Print Version)

Sweet watermelon and tangy feta combine with mint and lime for a bright, fresh summer mix.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, red onion slices, and mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss again just to distribute evenly.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while guests are arriving without breaking a sweat.
  • The contrast between cool watermelon, briny feta, and the bite of lime feels like a complete conversation in a bowl.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people ask for the recipe, even though there's nothing fancy happening here.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than 30 minutes ahead of time, or the watermelon will release so much liquid that it becomes a soup and everything gets soggy.
  • The salt in the dressing and the feta will both draw moisture from the melon, so if you're making it for a crowd, keep the components separate and let people build their own bowls.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you're making this in summer heat, which keeps everything cold longer.
  • If your watermelon tastes pale or watery, a tiny pinch of sugar in the dressing can wake it up without making it taste sweet.
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