Simple Watermelon + Cucumber + Feta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and creamy feta cheese, topped with fresh mint and a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon (seeded and cubed)
- 1 English cucumber (chopped)
- 6 oz feta cheese (cubed)
- A handful of chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 fresh lime (zest and juice)
- Sea salt flakes and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your produce: Cubing the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the cucumber into similar-sized pieces for crunch.
- Cube the feta cheese or crumble it for texture.
- Whisk the lime dressing: Zest and juice the lime, add salt and pepper, and mix.
- Toss the salad: Combine watermelon, cucumber, and feta, drizzle with dressing, and mix gently.
- Mint it up with fresh mint leaves for added freshness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a heartier meal, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. This salad is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, summer, refreshing, watermelon, cucumber, feta