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Best Watermelon Feta Mint Salad: An Easy Crowd Recipe

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This refreshing watermelon feta mint salad is the perfect summer side dish—sweet, salty, herbaceous, and cold. A simple 15-minute recipe that scales beautifully for crowds and teaches you the secret to perfect balance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large seedless watermelon (about 8–10 pounds), cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 ounces feta cheese (block packed in brine), crumbled
  • 1 large bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup loosely packed leaves), chiffonade
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prep the watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half crosswise. Place one half cut-side down and slice off the rind in strips. Cube the flesh into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Remove any visible seeds.
  2. Slice the red onion: Peel the onion, cut in half through the root end, and slice into thin half-moons (about ⅛-inch thick).
  3. Make the lime-onion mixture: Add the sliced red onion to the bowl with the watermelon. Squeeze lime juice over the top and toss gently. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Add the olive oil and pepper: Drizzle olive oil over the watermelon-onion mixture, sprinkle with black pepper, and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust if needed.
  5. Crumble the feta: Pat the feta dry with a paper towel, then crumble over the salad using your fingers. Gently fold into the top layer.
  6. Add the mint: Stack mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice crosswise into thin ribbons. Sprinkle over the salad right before serving.
  7. Final taste and serve: Give one last gentle toss, taste, and adjust if needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip the 10-minute resting step—it allows the watermelon to release juice and the onion to mellow. Add mint at the very last minute to prevent wilting. Most feta is salty enough; taste before adding extra salt. Serve cold but let feta come to room temperature for best texture.

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