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Watermelon with Feta and Mint Salad

This dish combines ripe watermelon cubes with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves, creating a cold, refreshing salad. The ingredients are assembled without cooking, emphasizing the contrasting textures of juicy fruit, crumbly cheese, and crisp herbs, resulting in a visually appealing and flavorfully surprising dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon cubes seedless, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Salad serving platter

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon cubes in a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly spread out and chilled.
    4 cups watermelon cubes
  2. Crack the feta cheese into small crumbles and sprinkle evenly over the watermelon in the bowl.
    1/2 cup feta cheese
  3. Wash and coarsely chop the mint leaves, then add them to the bowl, distributing evenly.
    1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad if using, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to combine.
    to taste salt and pepper
  5. Transfer the assembled salad onto a serving platter or individual plates, arranging the ingredients for visual appeal.