Watermelon Salad with Cheese and Fresh Mint
On a hot summer day, this cold watermelon salad is refreshing and flavorful, a blend of fresh mint with the sweet earthiness of the melon and just a bit of saltiness from the cheese. It comes together in minutes and is easy to adjust based on the ingredients you have on hand or ready to harvest in the garden. When I am looking for ways to put fresh basil to use, I often use it in this salad instead of mint.
I like to keep this salad simple, but you can dress it up if you prefer. When I have different colors of watermelon, I mix them for a beautiful and colorful salad. You can add a splash of lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt if you’d like to create a savory salad. If you prefer a sweeter salad, or if your watermelon isn’t as flavorful as you would like, a drizzle of honey is a delicious addition.
On hot summer days, I try to keep the farmhouse cool. This is just the sort of simple, cold dish I like to pull together for our dinner table. It’s so quick and easily adaptable based on what I have on hand in the kitchen and growing out in the garden.
We’ve been adding this fresh salad to our dinner table every night this summer. It’s so flavorful and light. It pairs beautifully with burgers or something hot off the grill. These sweet, earthy flavors are such a cool summer treat!
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Watermelon Salad with Cheese and Mint
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon , cut into bite-sized cubes
- ½ cup crumbled cheese (I use ricotta salata or feta)
- ¼ cup mint leaves , torn or chopped
Instructions
- Arrange the watermelon on a large plate or bowl. Top with the crumbled cheese and mint. You can serve as is or toss the ingredients if you prefer.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and keep chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.