Description

A refreshing and light salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for hot summer days and quick gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes (about 4 cups). Remove any seeds if needed.
Peel the cucumbers if the skin is thick or waxed, then dice into similar-sized pieces as the watermelon.
Thinly slice about 2 tablespoons of red onion (optional). Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness.
Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of 1 lime. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to coat all pieces without breaking the watermelon cubes.
Crumble 1/2 cup of feta cheese over the top and toss lightly to distribute.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, lime juice, or black pepper if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Toss salad gently to avoid mushy watermelon. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Crumble feta by hand for rustic texture. Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep salad crisp.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
Calories: 120
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 220
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, mint, feta, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad