Ingredients:
- 4 cups of watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Watermelon:
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Chop the Mint:
- Rinse the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry. Chop the mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
3. Add the Feta:
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon and mint.
4. Optional Onion:
- If using red onion, thinly slice it and add it to the bowl.
5. Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or lime or lemon juice) over the salad.
- Gently toss the ingredients to combine them, being careful not to crush the watermelon cubes.
6 .Season and Serve:
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your refreshing watermelon, mint, and feta salad!