Watermelon-Feta Salad with Aperol Vinaigrette

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A refreshing summer salad with juicy watermelon, salty feta, and a bright vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs watermelon, feta cheese, fresh mint into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 195 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together Aperol, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until emulsified.
  2. Step 2: Gently toss watermelon cubes and chopped mint with half the vinaigrette in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: Arrange watermelon mixture on a serving platter, then sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, ensuring every piece is lightly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature.

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