Star-Shaped Watermelon and Feta Salad

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A refreshing, colorful salad of star-shaped watermelon chunks paired with creamy feta and fresh mint for a festive summer appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, press into 4 cups of 1-inch watermelon cubes to create star shapes; reserve extra cubes for snacking.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the star-shaped watermelon pieces with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the salad with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated, then chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

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