Description
Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies summer’s best flavors. This easy-to-prepare salad combines sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, creating a delightful balance of tastes and textures. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Serve chilled for a refreshing side or a light main course that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced watermelon (about 1 small watermelon)
- 2 cups sliced cucumber (about 1 large English cucumber)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber thinly.
- Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, and mint.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss gently to coat without breaking the feta.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Present in bowls or on plates; garnish with extra mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg