Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad: Mint & Cucumber
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Seedless Watermelon
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1 English or Persian Cucumber
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
- 1 Red Onion (optional)
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half, then into quarters, remove the rind, and chop into cubes.
- Slice the Cucumber: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or sticks as desired.
- Chop the Mint: Rinse mint leaves, stack, roll, and slice into ribbons.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, toss the watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and red onion.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or plates and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
Best served chilled; great make-ahead option. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta, summer salad, healthy recipes, refreshing salad