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Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

This refreshing watermelon salad is the unexpected hero of summer—juicy, cold, tangy, and so easy it practically makes itself. With sweet watermelon, salty feta, cooling mint, and a zesty lime dressing, it's the chill-out dish you didn’t know you needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American Summer Vibes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl or jar for dressing
  • Serving spoon
  • Optional: melon baller if you’re feelin’ fancy

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon cubed – obviously the star. Go seedless if you value your sanity.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled – salty, creamy, and non-negotiable. Period.
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves chopped – she adds that spa-day vibe.
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced – optional but adds a little bite. Totally up to your mood.
  • Juice of 1 lime – the zing that brings everything together.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil – smooth operator. Makes it all silky and lush.
  • Pinch of sea salt + cracked black pepper – just enough to wake up the flavor.

Instructions
 

Cube Like You Mean It

  • First, cut that watermelon like it owes you money. Big, juicy cubes—not too tiny, not too massive. You want them to hold their shape but still soak in the dressing. And hey—don’t stress if some pieces fall apart. Those are chef’s bites.

Toss, But Make It Cute

  • In a big bowl, gently toss the watermelon, crumbled feta, mint, and red onion (if you’re feeling her). Go slow. This isn’t a workout. This is self-care.

Dress Her Up

  • Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a tiny bowl (or just shake it up in a jar, which is what I do when I can’t find a clean whisk). Drizzle it all over the salad like you’re blessing it. Toss again gently.

and Serve Like a Queen

  • You can serve it immediately, but if you let it chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes, the flavors become best friends. Plate it pretty, sprinkle a few extra mint leaves on top, and girl—get ready for compliments.

Notes

  • The colder the watermelon, the better. A 10-minute freezer nap makes a world of difference.
  • If you're not a red onion fan, skip it or sub with a few slivers of shallot.
  • Want to get extra cute? Serve it in a hollowed-out watermelon half for drama.
  • This salad doesn’t last long—eat it fresh and let the leftovers go with grace.
Keyword watermelon salad