Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer gatherings, combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the watermelon. Using a sharp knife, cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh with a melon baller or knife.
- Dice the cucumbers thinly—about ¼-inch thick. Remove seeds if they’re juicy.
- Mix in the red onion and chopped mint. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top. Fold in gently.
- Dress it up by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh and chilled. Consider variations such as adding avocado or grilled watermelon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, summer, watermelon, cucumber, refreshing, healthy, vegetarian