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Fresh Greek Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with a Spicy Kick

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A refreshing and flavorful summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a subtle spicy kick from chili flakes. Perfect for quick gatherings and light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn by hand
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 medium lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a few twists
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of one medium lime, 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the watermelon cubes and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Add 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn by hand. Toss lightly again to distribute.
  5. If using, fold in thinly sliced red onion or toasted nuts gently.
  6. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow flavors to marry, but do not wait too long to avoid excess juice.
  7. Give the salad one last gentle toss, transfer to a serving bowl or platter, garnish with extra mint leaves or chili flakes if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best sweetness. Tear mint leaves by hand to release oils. Adjust chili flakes to control heat. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness. For dairy-free, substitute feta with crumbled tofu or toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta cheese, mint salad, summer salad, spicy salad, Greek salad, quick salad, healthy salad

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