Watermelon-Feta Salad with Mint & Lime

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Prep:15 minServings:4

Cool, sweet-salty cubes of cold watermelon tossed with crumbled feta, thin red onion, and fresh mint, finished with a bright squeeze of lime. No cooking — just cut, crumble, and toss.

  • 6 cups seedless watermelon — cut into 1-inch cubes, cold
  • 4 oz feta cheese — crumbled
  • ¼ red onion — thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp dried mint
  • 1 lime — juiced
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
  • flaky sea salt
  • black pepper

Prep Tips

Directions

  1. Prep and chill the melon Cut enough watermelon into 1-inch cubes to make 6 cups seedless watermelon. Keep it in the fridge until just before serving so it goes onto the plate cold and crisp.

  2. Soak the onion Thinly slice ¼ red onion and drop the slices into a bowl of cold water while you prep everything else. This softens their sharp bite so they stay bright but mellow; drain well before adding.

  3. Toss the salad In a large bowl, gently combine the 6 cups watermelon, drained ¼ red onion, and juice of 1 lime. Rub 1 tbsp dried mint between your fingers as you add it to wake up the flavor. Drizzle with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil if using, then fold together lightly so the melon doesn't break down.

  4. Crumble, season, and serve Scatter 4 oz feta cheese over the top and give one more gentle toss. Season with flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste — remember the feta is salty, so add salt sparingly and adjust after tasting. Serve immediately while cold.