Description
A refreshing and light summer salad that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the saltiness of feta cheese and the crunch of cucumbers. This Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber is a perfect side dish for any warm-weather meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a pinch of chili flakes.
- Best enjoyed the day it’s made for peak freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
