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Samantha Jones

Watermelon-Feta Salad for Kids

A vibrant, refreshing salad combining ripe melon’s sweetness with tangy crumbled Feta and bright mint. Quick to make, this colorful dish delights children with its balanced sweet-salty flavors and juicy textures.
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Vorbereitungszeit 10 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 10 Minuten
Portionen: 4 servings
Gericht: Pinterest
Küche: Mediterranean
Kalorien: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

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  • 2-3 cups ripe Galia or honey melon, cored and cut into bite-size cubes
  • 1–1.5 cups crumbled mild Feta (120–180g)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp mild olive oil or neutral rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp agave nectar or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash and core the melon, then cut into small cubes.
  2. Crumble the Feta into a large mixing bowl using your hands.
  3. Rinse and finely chop the mint leaves.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, agave, and salt.
  5. Add melon cubes and mint to the bowl with Feta.
  6. Gently pour dressing over the salad and toss until just combined.

Notizen

Use seedless melons (Galía or cantaloupe) for child-friendly serving.
Feta can be swapped with crumbled goats’ cheese for a different flavor.
Let salad sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 hours.
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