Description
This Watermelon and Feta Salad recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese, and crisp cucumbers makes for a delightful mix of flavors. Tossed with a simple dressing of olive oil, lime juice, and fresh mint, this salad is quick to assemble and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced or chopped)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use cold, firm watermelon and slice everything just before assembling.
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime or add arugula for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
