Description
This refreshing Watermelon-Cucumber Salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and fresh mint with a light lime dressing. It’s the perfect summer dish that’s quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Chill your serving bowl if desired for extra freshness.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Add lime juice and olive oil, then toss gently to combine without breaking the watermelon.
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for 5 minutes if time allows.
- Sprinkle in the chopped mint and season with salt and pepper.
- Give a final gentle toss and serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients for the crispest texture.
- Soak red onions briefly in water to reduce sharpness.
- Wait to add mint until the end to keep it fresh and fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg