Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad
A refreshing summer salad that’s light and vibrant, combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and salty feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
- 4 oz good feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 dash fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 handful toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering everything and cubing the watermelon.
- Slice the cucumbers into half moons about 1/4-inch thick. Optional: sprinkle with salt to remove excess water.
- Mix the watermelon cubes, sliced cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Dress by mixing the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, then drizzle over the salad.
- Add the torn mint leaves and gently toss to combine.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve in a bowl, optionally garnished with more mint and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a sweeter salad, add honey to the dressing if the watermelon isn’t sweet enough. To prevent excess water, prepare cucumbers with a pinch of salt before rinsing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, summer, watermelon, cucumber, feta, refreshing