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Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe with Mint and Tajín

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, fresh mint, and zesty Tajín seasoning for a perfect sweet-savory flavor balance.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 cups English or Persian cucumber, peeled if desired, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons Tajín seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 3 cups of fresh, seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Drain any excess liquid if watermelon is very juicy. (10 minutes)
  2. Peel if desired and slice or dice about 2 cups of cucumber into pieces similar in size to the watermelon. (5 minutes)
  3. Roughly chop about 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves. (2 minutes)
  4. Measure and crumble about 1 cup of feta cheese. (2 minutes)
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta together, being careful not to crush the watermelon cubes. (3 minutes)
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and 1 to 1.5 teaspoons Tajín seasoning. Adjust Tajín to taste. (3 minutes)
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated. Taste and add salt or freshly ground black pepper if needed, keeping in mind feta and Tajín add saltiness. (2 minutes)
  8. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. If chilled, toss gently before serving. (Optional)

Notes

Do not overmix to avoid watermelon releasing too much juice. Taste dressing before adding salt as feta and Tajín provide saltiness. Best served fresh but can be chilled for up to a few hours. Drain excess liquid if storing leftovers. For vegan option, substitute feta with firm tofu or vegan cheese. Tajín can be substituted with chili powder, lime zest, and salt.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, Tajín seasoning, fresh mint, easy salad, refreshing salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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