Salads are a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer produce, and this Watermelon Feta Salad is one of our favorites. Sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and refreshing mint make a healthy summer salad recipe perfect for hot summer days.
4poundswatermelonrind removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
½cupof loosely packed mint leavesminced
6ouncesfeta cheese
extra mint leaves and lemon slices for garnishing
Instructions
Whisk together the olive oil with the lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the finely chopped lemon zest and whisk again.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drizzle over cubed watermelon pieces, and gently toss them together.
Add the minced mint leaves and toss gently together.
Transfer to a wide shallow serving dish.
Just before serving, sprinkle the rest of the chopped lemon zest and crumble feta cheese over the top.
Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
Serve immediately.
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Notes
A watermelon half weighing 6 pounds will yield about 4 pounds of cubed watermelon once the rind is removed.
This refreshing watermelon salad is a great dish to enjoy on the same day it's made. Its quality quickly deteriorates even after a few hours in the fridge.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. *inspired by a Jacques Pepin recipe