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Bowl of watermelon, feta and mint salad

Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

The sweetness of the juicy watermelon, the creamy-salty feta and minty taste of this salad is so refreshing and light.  We gave each serving a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of EV olive oil.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of watermelon cubes cut into 1-inch pieces about 2 pounds of cubes
  • 6 ounces feta cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves torn into small pieces
  • 2 fresh lemons cut into wedges
  • 6 tablespoons of EV olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the watermelon chunks, cheese cubes and mint to a large bowl and toss to combine. 
  • Portion onto individual salad plates.  Squeeze a lemon wedge and a drizzle a spoonful of olive oil on each serving. 
  • Grate a ‘snow’ of feta cheese on each serving as a garnish.
  • Add a sprig of fresh mint to each serving.

Notes

  • This salad does not keep well and should be consumed as soon as possible after it is made.
  • Greek feta cheese has a salty taste because it bathes in a salty brine solution.  You may not need additional salt in the salad.
  • The feta cheese can be either cubed or crumbled.
  • To keep the mint from discoloring tear the leaves into pieces rather than cutting them with a knife.
  • This is easily adapted by adding sliced Kalamata olives, thin slices of red onion and even chunks of crisp English Cucumber. 
  • Also, replacing the lemon juice with a thick balsamic vinegar drizzle is fantastic!   

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g