Description
This Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. The sweet watermelon, salty feta, and crisp cucumber are tossed in a zesty dressing for a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
Cucumber:
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced (English or Persian preferred)
Feta Cheese:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Mint Leaves:
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Red Onion:
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh as the watermelon releases liquid over time.
- For added texture, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds before serving.
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
