A vibrant salad featuring diced watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and sprinkles of fresh mint leaves on top, all arranged beautifully on a platter.

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

Name: Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: watermelon, 5 cups diced; feta cheese, 1 cup crumbled; fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup chopped; extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style French

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 20, 2023

For a refreshing and innovative twist on a traditional French salad, I present to you the 'Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad'. This seasonal salad combines the sweet and juicy flavors of watermelon with the creamy and savory feta cheese, finished off with the refreshing aroma of mint leaves.

Ingredients (for 4)

Watermelon - 5 cups - diced
Feta cheese - 1 cup - crumbled
Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup - chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍉🧀😋

In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 2 - 🥄🌱🍯

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 💧✨💃

Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon and feta mixture.
Step 4 - 🥗🌪️🙌

Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 5 - 🌿🌱😍

Sprinkle the fresh mint leaves over the salad before serving.
Step 6 - 🍽️😋🥗

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Additional

To make this salad even more interesting, you can add some sliced cucumber or arugula for extra crunch and freshness. It's a great dish to enjoy during summer gatherings or as a light lunch option. Kids can help with dicing the watermelon and crumbling the feta cheese.