Description
This Feta Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and zesty dressing creates a light and flavorful salad that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups cucumber (thinly sliced or cubed)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For extra tang, add a splash of balsamic glaze before serving.
- You can also substitute fresh basil for mint for a different twist.
- Keep the salad chilled until ready to serve to maintain its crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
