Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This watermelon salad is my go to when the weather gets hot and I want something light and satisfying. It comes together in just ten minutes with no cooking required, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute entertaining. The combination of sweet watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh herbs creates such a lovely balance, and the mint adds wonderful digestive benefits. Best of all, it's incredibly affordable to make and uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Trust me, once you try this, you'll be making it all summer long.
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Ingredients
- 2 kgwatermelon(diced)
- 100 gfeta cheese
- 1 gmint leaves
- 1 gred onion
- 2 mLbalsamic vinegar
- 1 mLolive oil
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 1 mLlemon juice
- 1 gchopped fresh parsley
- 2 gcrushed pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the watermelon into small dice and place in a large bowl.
Tip: Use a melon baller or a small knife to get even-sized pieces.
- 2
Crush the pistachios in a small bowl and set aside.
Tip: You can also toast the pistachios in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the amount of vinegar and oil to your taste.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the watermelon and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure all the watermelon pieces are well-coated with the dressing.
- 5
Stir in the chopped mint leaves, red onion, and parsley.
Tip: Don't overmix the salad, as the ingredients can get bruised.
- 6
Sprinkle the feta cheese and crushed pistachios over the salad.
Tip: You can also add more feta cheese if you prefer it stronger.
- 7
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss gently.
Tip: Be careful not to squeeze the lemon too hard, as it can release too much juice.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, but you can also prepare it ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 hours.
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