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Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe with Mint and Pine Nuts

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A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and toasted pine nuts, perfect for picnics or garden parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Add the crumbled or cubed feta cheese to the watermelon in the bowl.
  4. Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the watermelon and feta.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss everything together using salad tongs or a big spoon.
  7. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad as a finishing touch.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Choose a ripe watermelon with a yellow spot on its skin for sweetness.’, ‘Toast pine nuts carefully as they burn quickly.’, ‘Use fresh mint for the best flavor.’, ‘Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.’, ‘Chill the watermelon and feta before assembling for maximum refreshment.’]

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, mint salad, pine nuts, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe

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