Description
A refreshing watermelon salad featuring juicy cubed watermelon, crisp English cucumber, fresh mint, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light side dish to complement grilled meats or a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1½ cups (1 medium) cubed seedless English cucumber
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice until combined. Set the dressing aside.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed seedless watermelon, cubed seedless English cucumber, and chopped or torn fresh mint leaves.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together carefully to avoid crushing the watermelon and cucumber, which will release juice.
- Add the feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors.
Notes
- This salad is best eaten fresh; do not prepare too far in advance to avoid excess liquid from forming.
- Store any leftovers in a tight-lid glass container in the refrigerator for up to two days; check for freshness before serving.
- Choose watermelon that is not too grainy for best texture, especially when using pre-cut melon.
- Serve chilled watermelon and cucumber for a refreshing taste.
- Optional: Add ½ teaspoon kosher or flaky sea salt if desired, though feta and lime juice usually provide sufficient saltiness.
- For a fancy presentation, use a melon baller to create watermelon spheres instead of cubes.
- This salad pairs excellently as a side dish with grilled chicken, steak, or hamburgers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
