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Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

Name: Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds seedless watermelon (about 1 small or 1/4 large), rind removed, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds/1kg chunks after rind is discarded); 1 tablespoon (15ml) juice from 1 lemon, plus 4 (2-inch) strips zest, removed with a sharp vegetable peeler; 1/4 cup (10g) roughly chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Up to 4 ounces (1 quart) arugula leaves (optional; see note); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces (110g) feta cheese (see note)

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This refreshing watermelon, feta, and mint salad is a summer staple. Juicy watermelon chunks, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint are drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, and finished with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a backyard barbecue.