Watermelon Salad with Feta (Print Version)
A refreshing blend of juicy watermelon, cucumber, feta and lime-marinated red onions perfect for warm weather meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup red onion, sliced lengthwise
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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15 cups watermelon, diced
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3 cups english cucumber, diced
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8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Freshly cracked black pepper
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Sea salt
# Steps to Follow:
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Slice the red onion and place the slices in a small bowl. Pour lime juice over the onion slices and allow them to marinate for a few minutes. Let the onions soak up the lime juice while preparing the remaining salad ingredients to tone down the flavor and add a zesty kick.
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In a large bowl, gently combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix these ingredients carefully to maintain their structure and ensure even distribution. Add freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the flavors.
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Add the marinated red onion slices to the large bowl with the watermelon mixture. Gently toss everything together to mix the onions throughout the salad. Just before serving, season with sea salt to taste to bring out the flavors.
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Once the salad is evenly mixed and seasoned, serve immediately. This refreshing salad combines sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lime-marinated onions for a delightful dish.
# Additional Notes:
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Marinating the onion in lime juice mellows its sharpness and enhances the overall flavor of the salad.