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Watermelon Summer Salad
Prep
30 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to salad when summer heat makes cooking feel impossible. Watermelon is naturally hydrating and packed with vitamins, so you're getting real nutrition in every bite without turning on the stove. The best part? Everything comes together in just thirty minutes with no cooking required. I simply toss together sweet watermelon cubes with tangy feta, briny olives, and fresh mint, then finish it with a bright lime vinaigrette. It's refreshing, colorful, and honestly costs so little to make. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just need something cool and satisfying for dinner, this salad delivers every single time.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion¾ cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
- 11 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 11 ½ quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup pitted black olive halves½ cup pitted black olive halves
- 11 cup chopped fresh mint
- 22 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!
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