Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta
Discover the ultimate summer treat with this Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta! This refreshing dish marries the sweetness of juicy watermelon with the crispness of cucumbers, topped off with creamy feta cheese. Enhanced by a zesty mint-lime dressing, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a vibrant side at dinner gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad not only delights the palate but also offers a beautiful splash of color to your table. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a burst of flavor that embodies summer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup quartered cucumber
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chopped mint, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add cubed watermelon, quartered cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
- Gently toss the ingredients using a spatula until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra mint or feta if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 4mg