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Fresh Greek Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe with Kalamata and Mint

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A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh mint for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g) seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (75g) pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion (about 1/4 cup), thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into uniform bite-sized cubes.
  2. Thinly slice 1 small red onion (around 1/4 cup). Soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes if onion is too sharp, then drain.
  3. Pit and roughly chop 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives.
  4. Crumble 1 cup (150g) feta cheese into small chunks.
  5. Finely chop about 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. In a large bowl, gently toss watermelon cubes, sliced onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat without breaking up the watermelon.
  9. Adjust seasoning if needed by adding extra lemon juice or salt.
  10. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld. Avoid leaving too long to prevent watermelon from becoming watery.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe watermelon for best flavor. Be gentle when tossing to avoid bruising watermelon. Assemble just before serving to prevent watery salad. Fresh mint is essential for the bright, cooling flavor. Optional ingredients like cucumber or cherry tomatoes can be added for extra crunch. For vegan version, omit feta and add toasted nuts.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, Greek salad, summer salad, watermelon feta, Kalamata olives, mint salad, refreshing salad

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