Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta, perfect for a light summer appetizer or side dish. This salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lime and mint dressing, delivering a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and herbal flavors.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (plus more for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper (or to taste)
Salad
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup quartered cucumber
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (plus more for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh mint, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the cubed watermelon, quartered cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl with the dressing. Use a spatula to gently toss everything together, ensuring the watermelon and cucumber pieces are evenly coated with the dressing without mashing the fruit.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish or plate. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves and extra crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare and serve immediately to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Use seedless watermelon for ease of eating.
- Fresh mint can be substituted with fresh basil for a different herbaceous note.
- This salad is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to taste depending on the sweetness of the watermelon and saltiness of the feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta cheese, summer salad, refreshing salad, Mediterranean salad
