Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber, perfect for warm weather. This easy-to-make salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, aromatic mint, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a light olive oil and lime dressing. Ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced mint. Gently toss these ingredients together to mix without bruising the watermelon.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until fully blended to create a light, tangy dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture. Toss gently to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Add feta cheese and serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the dressed salad. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest and most flavorful.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for convenience and better texture.
- Mint leaves can be adjusted based on preference or substituted with fresh basil for a different flavor.
- For a chilled salad, refrigerate the watermelon and cucumber before assembling.
- This salad is best served fresh to prevent the dressing from making the watermelon soggy.
- Can be made vegan by omitting the feta cheese or substituting with a plant-based cheese alternative.
