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Healthy Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with Zesty Chili-Lime Dressing

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A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a zesty chili-lime dressing for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, seedless, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Rinse watermelon under cool water and pat dry. Cut into uniform 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel cucumber if needed and dice into ½-inch cubes. Thinly slice red onion. Add both to the watermelon bowl.
  3. Rinse and pat dry mint leaves, then roughly chop. Add to the mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to coat without crushing the watermelon.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and lightly toss to incorporate.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld before serving. Optionally drain excess juice before adding feta to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Use firm, ripe watermelon for best texture. Add dressing just before serving to keep watermelon crisp. Fresh mint is preferred over dried herbs. Adjust chili powder to taste. Optionally grill watermelon cubes for smoky flavor. For vegan version, substitute feta with firm tofu or nut-based cheese alternative.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, chili lime dressing, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad, refreshing salad

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