Refreshing Watermelon Mint Salad

Clay bowl of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta cheese salad.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Greek

Keyword: watermelon mint salad, watermelon cucumber salad

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 3

Total Time: 3 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Laureen King

The sweet juiciness of watermelon, the tangy saltiness of feta, and the zing of red wine vinegar, this simple dish packs a punch of surprising complexity. This is truly the perfect summer salad.

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Ingredients

Salad Base

3 cups Watermelon 1.5 x 1.5 centimeter (0.6 x 0.6 inch) cubes
1 medium English Cucumber sliced with seeds removed
¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves coarsely chopped
0.5 teaspoon Chili Flakes (optional)
½ cup Red Onion minced
½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled

Dressing

1 Lime juiced
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 - 2.5 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
salt to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt to make the dressing.
In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, feta, and red onion. Place a strainer on top of the bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator. Allow the salad to chill and the excess liquid from the watermelon to drain for 5 minutes.
Once the excess liquid from the watermelon has drained, transfer the salad to a large serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Before serving, add the mint leaves. Garnish with additional mint and flaky sea salt, if desired.

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