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Watermelon Feta Salad

This refreshing summer salad pairs sweet, juicy watermelon with crisp red onion, creamy feta, and a bright trio of fresh herbs—basil, mint, and cilantro. Tossed together and finished with a fragrant mint simple syrup and a pinch of kosher salt, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbal flavors. Light, vibrant, and irresistibly fresh, it's an ideal side dish for warm-weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan or Small Stock Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 Watermelon cubed or sphered 1"-2"
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 8 oz block of feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 oz Minced Basil
  • 1 oz Minced Mint
  • 1 oz Minced Cilantro
  • Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute; remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes. Strain and hold till ready to serve
  • Add herbs together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Toss watermelon, red onion, feta, and mixed herbs in a bowl and toss.
  • Drizzle with mint simple syrup and salt and toss.
  • Serve with fresh mint leaf and enjoy!