Description
This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta recipe is a refreshing and vibrant summer dish. Sweet watermelon cubes are paired with crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, all brought together with a light lime dressing. It's an ideal side dish or light meal for warm days, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, feta cheese, torn mint leaves, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
- Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg