Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta Recipe
This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer. The sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese are tossed in a zesty lime-mint dressing that elevates the flavors of the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste, plus more for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup quartered cucumber
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, mint, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Add watermelon, cucumber, and feta cheese to the bowl. Gently toss the ingredients until everything is coated in the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad as desired, garnishing with additional mint and feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 287mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
