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Watermelon Avocado Salad With Feta and Fresh Mint

Watermelon Avocado Salad With Feta and Fresh Mint

A bright, no-cook summer salad combining sweet watermelon, creamy avocado, salty feta, and fresh mint with a simple lime-olive oil dressing. Serve immediately for the best texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 avocados Ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces, about 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons, about 1 lime Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon, plus more to taste Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Addition
  • 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely sliced

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes and place it in a large bowl. If the melon is especially juicy, drain off excess liquid before continuing so the finished salad stays fresh rather than watery.
  2. Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a small bowl. Seasoning the dressing instead of the watermelon helps distribute the flavor evenly.
  3. Add the avocado, crumbled feta, fresh mint, and optional red onion to the bowl with the watermelon. Add the avocado shortly before serving to help preserve its color and shape.
  4. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and fold gently with a large spoon or rubber spatula. Stop mixing as soon as everything is lightly coated so the avocado and feta do not break apart.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for no more than about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use chilled, ripe-but-firm watermelon and avocado. Fresh mint is preferred over dried mint. Cow's-milk feta is mild, while sheep's-milk feta has a sharper flavor. The salad is best served immediately and does not require cooking.