Summer Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

• 1 ripe, seedless watermelon, rind removed and flesh cubed (or balled with a melon baller)
• 1 pound feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (or substitute lemon juice)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves or fresh basil leaves

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine cubed watermelon and feta cheese.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, make the lime dressing. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3. 3

   Drizzle watermelon salad with lime dressing and toss gently to coat. Let marinate at least 5 minutes, up to overnight.

4. 4

   Immediately before serving, toss with fresh herb leaves.

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