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.

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Servings: 6

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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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Place watermelon chunks in a large bowl. Finely chop lemon zest. Add lemon juice and half of zest to bowl with watermelon. Add mint, oil, and arugula (if using) and toss until watermelon is evenly dressed. Season lightly to taste with salt and pepper. (The cheese will add saltiness, so go light on the salt at this stage.)

Transfer salad to a wide, shallow bowl or a large plate and spread out evenly. Crumble feta over top. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest. Drizzle with more olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

141kcal

7%
Fat

10g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

14mg

0%
Sodium

243mg

12%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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