Description
This simple 4-ingredient watermelon salad combines sweet juicy watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice and creamy feta cheese for an easy and refreshing summer side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium watermelon or half a large watermelon, chilled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, stacked and slivered or roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 3-4 limes)
- 4 ounces creamy sheep's milk feta (from a block), crumbled
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Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes into a large mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and mint and toss gently to combine.
- Transfer to a wide shallow serving bowl and sprinkle the feta evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately, while the watermelon is cold.
Notes
- Choosing a Watermelon: For the sweetest watermelon, choose one that feels heavy for its size and has a large yellow field spot on the skin which indicates it was left to ripen in the field before it was picked.
- Cutting a watermelon into cubes: First cut the watermelon in half crosswise. Then place one half cut-side down on a cutting board and cut it into 1-inch thick slices. Working with 1 slice at a time, trim away the rind and then cut the flesh into cubes. (see post for photos of this process)
- Feta: A creamy, mild sheep's milk feta, such as Valbreso, works especially well here.
- Lime Juice: Fresh is best but bottled 100% lime juice such as Santa Cruz, is a good substitute.
- Serving Bowl: A wide, shallow bowl allows you to distribute the feta evenly over the other ingredients rather than tossing everything together. This keeps the feta in distinct crumbles rather than allowing it to dissolve into the watermelon juices at the bottom of the bowl.
- Make Ahead: You can cube the watermelon several hours ahead and refrigerate it. Pour off any accumulated liquid before tossing with the mint and lime juice and adding the feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: no cook