Watermelon + Cucumber + Feta Salad
A refreshing salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for summer picnics or barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon (seeded and cubed)
- 1 English cucumber (chopped)
- 6 oz feta cheese (cubed)
- Handful of chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 fresh lime (zest and juice)
- Sea salt flakes and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add your cubed watermelon into a large serving bowl.
- Chop the English cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the watermelon.
- Cube the feta cheese and gently add it to the salad mix.
- Toss in a handful of freshly chopped mint leaves for that aromatic flair.
- Zest the lime, then juice it right into the bowl, enhancing the flavors with its zesty brightness.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt; feta can be salty, so adjust as needed.
- Very gently toss all the ingredients together. You want everything beautifully mixed without smashing the delicate watermelon and feta.
- Taste the salad and adjust any seasonings as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy each crunchy, sweet, and tangy bite.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for the best flavor. Fresh mint can be substituted with basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg