Yields Makes 3 quarts; about 8 servings

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.

Marinated Melons with Mint and Feta

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