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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe Easy 5-Minute Summer Side

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon cubes, salty feta, fresh mint, tajin seasoning, and lime zest for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (about 10–15 leaves), roughly chopped
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons tajin seasoning
  • Zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut watermelon into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Drain any excess liquid if watermelon is very juicy.
  2. Crumble feta cheese into small chunks.
  3. Rinse and roughly chop fresh mint leaves.
  4. Zest one medium lime using a microplane or fine zester, avoiding the white pith.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon cubes with crumbled feta, chopped mint, and lime zest.
  6. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
  7. Sprinkle tajin seasoning evenly over the salad.
  8. Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and salt if needed, being careful due to feta and tajin saltiness.
  9. Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not overmix or press down on the watermelon to avoid bruising and excess juice. Let the salad rest a few minutes before serving to meld flavors. Adjust salt carefully due to feta and tajin saltiness. For vegan version, substitute feta with plant-based cheese or toasted nuts. Serve slightly chilled for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days; drain excess liquid before serving again.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, tajin seasoning, lime zest, easy salad, quick salad, refreshing side

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