# Feta and watermelon salad (from AnitaCooks)

Video: [Refreshing Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint - Perfect Summer Recipe | AnitaCooks.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8) by [AnitaCooks](https://www.youtube.com/@AnitaCooks).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.53 per serving, ~$7.05 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.47* per serving (77%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 lemon
- a couple of pinches red chili flakes
- to taste salt
- some feta cheese _(amount estimated)_
- some kalamata olives _(amount estimated)_
- 1 watermelon
- some arugula leaves _(amount estimated)_
- some fresh mint _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=20s) Squeeze lemon juice into a measuring cup with olive oil.
2. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=26s) Add red chili flakes and salt to the cup.
3. [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=28s) Whisk the dressing mixture together.
4. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=34s) Slice the rind off the watermelon.
5. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=82s) Cut the watermelon into bite-sized chunks.
6. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=91s) Pull fresh mint leaves from the stems and wash them.
7. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=97s) Tear the mint leaves by hand.
8. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=129s) Transfer the cut watermelon to a large bowl.
9. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=132s) Add the torn mint leaves to the watermelon.
10. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=135s) Pour the dressing over the watermelon and mint, then mix.
11. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=148s) Add arugula and olives to the bowl.
12. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=154s) Gently toss the salad contents.
13. [2:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-fcOI9Ce8&t=159s) Crumble feta cheese over the top.

## Equipment

- measuring cup
- lemon squeezer
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantities for olive oil, salt, feta cheese, olives, arugula, and mint are not specified.
- Servings and total preparation time were not stated.

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