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Watermelon Salad with Mint
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Cut the watermelon, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 2-3 cm cubes. Place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Wash the limes well, grate a little zest if desired, and squeeze the juice into a small bowl.
TIP:Before juicing the limes, grate a thin strip of zest (without the white part) and mix it into the dressing for a fresh aroma. Only then should you squeeze out the juice.
- 3
Strip the mint leaves from the stems, chop some finely, and set aside a few whole leaves for garnish.
- 4
Mix the lime juice with olive oil to make a light, citrusy dressing.
TIP:Add lime juice to olive oil and, while whisking constantly, create a smooth emulsion. Salt and pepper to taste, and, if needed, add honey to balance the acidity.
Cooking
- 5
Add the chopped mint to the bowl with the watermelon, pour over the dressing, and very gently toss so the cubes don't break.
- 6
If using feta, crumble it into smaller pieces and gently fold it into the salad with short spoon movements.
Serving
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving. Garnish with whole mint leaves and, if desired, a pinch of lime zest.
- 8
Serve well chilled. Let the salad rest in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
More tips:
Add salt only at the end. otherwise, the watermelon will quickly release juice, and the salad will become watery.
For extra refreshment, use a pre-chilled watermelon and bowl. A little lime zest will also enhance the flavor.
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