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Fresh Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salad with Feta

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A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, spicy pickled jalapeños, creamy feta, and fresh mint for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into bite-sized cubes (roughly 1-inch pieces). Remove any seeds if present.
  2. Thinly slice 1/4 cup of pickled jalapeños and 1/4 cup of red onion.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes, sliced jalapeños, red onion, and about 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Roughly chop a handful of fresh mint leaves (around 1/4 cup) and sprinkle them in. Squeeze the juice of one large lime (about 2 tablespoons) over the salad. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly across the mixture.
  5. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything lightly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Chill the watermelon before prepping for a more refreshing salad. Don’t over-toss to keep the watermelon and feta intact. Adjust pickled jalapeños to control heat. Let salad rest in fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; stir gently before serving again.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, sweet and spicy salad, feta salad, pickled jalapeños, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe

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