Description
A refreshing and vibrant watermelon salad featuring juicy cubed watermelon, crisp seedless English cucumber, fresh mint, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish for summer meals.
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 well combined. Set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed seedless watermelon, cubed seedless English cucumber, and chopped or torn fresh mint leaves.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture. Gently toss the salad and dressing together carefully to avoid crushing the watermelon and cucumber, as they will release juice.
- Add feta and serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and serve immediately to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a tight-lid glass container in the refrigerator for up to two nights; check freshness before serving.
- Do not prepare the salad too far in advance as the watermelon and cucumber release excess liquid over time.
- Select a watermelon that is not too grainy for best texture, especially if pre-cut.
- This salad pairs excellently as a side to grilled chicken, steak, or hamburgers.
- You can add ½ teaspoon of kosher or flaky sea salt if desired, but the feta cheese and lime juice usually provide enough saltiness.
- To fancy up the presentation, use a melon baller to create watermelon spheres instead of cubes.
- Use chilled watermelon and cucumber for the best flavor; serve the salad chilled for refreshment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
