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Vibrant Red and Yellow Watermelon Feta Salad

A refreshing, sweet, and savory summer salad featuring juicy red and yellow watermelon, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3 cups red watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 3 cups yellow watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1 cup premium feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.33 cup fresh mint leaves chopped or chiffonade
Dressing & Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large serving platter or bowl

Method
 

  1. Cut the red and yellow watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them on a large serving platter or in a bowl.
  2. Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the cubed watermelon.
  3. Sprinkle the freshly chopped mint leaves over the top of the salad.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice.
  5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  6. Season with flaky sea salt and generously grind black pepper over the top. Toss gently just before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, prepare the watermelon cubes in advance but do not assemble or dress the salad until right before serving.