Description
This Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad is light, crisp, and refreshing with juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh mint tossed in bright lime juice. It’s the perfect summer side dish for BBQs, picnics, or quick healthy lunches.
Ingredients
6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1 English cucumber, chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 lime, zested and juiced
Sea salt flakes, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and chopped mint to a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the lime zest over the salad and drizzle the fresh lime juice on top.
- Gently toss everything together until just combined, being careful not to break up the watermelon.
- Season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving for extra refreshment.
Notes
Add thinly sliced red onion for extra crunch and sharpness.
Top with toasted pistachios or pumpkin seeds for added texture.
Swap mint for fresh basil for a sweeter herbal flavor.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a tangier finish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Drain excess liquid before serving leftovers.
This salad is best served cold and is not suitable for reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
