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Watermelon feta salad with olives and olive oil

Watermelon Feta Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 personnes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 0.33 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Persian cucumber halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 pounds seedless watermelon cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
  • 0.33 cup fresh mint leaves thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 6 ounces feta cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 lemon finely grated zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons roasted, unsalted shelled pistachios coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky salt

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta, sliced red onion, chopped mint, and chopped basil (if using).
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the watermelon feta salad dressing.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

Choose a ripe watermelon. Use high-quality feta cheese. Don't overdress the salad. Add other ingredients like cucumbers, olives, or avocado for variety.