Marinated Melons with Mint and Feta
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, and salt.
Step 2
2
Cut melons into quarters, discard seeds, and cut off and discard peel. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks; add to orange juice mixture. Cut mint leaves lengthwise into slivers. Add to bowl and mix gently to coat. Cover airtight and chill at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3
3
Just before serving, mix marinated melons gently and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 pounds melons such as cantaloupe, orange-fleshed or regular honeydew, and/or watermelon
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz.)
Directions
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, and salt.
Step 2
2
Cut melons into quarters, discard seeds, and cut off and discard peel. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks; add to orange juice mixture. Cut mint leaves lengthwise into slivers. Add to bowl and mix gently to coat. Cover airtight and chill at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3
3
Just before serving, mix marinated melons gently and sprinkle with feta cheese.
