Description
A refreshing salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and bright lime for a perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600 g)
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 300 g)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 70 g)
- 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced (about 40 g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (about 4 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Chill the serving bowl in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes if you like a colder presentation.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, very thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Add the fresh lime juice and olive oil over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine—use a soft hand to avoid breaking up the watermelon cubes.
- If time allows, let the salad sit in the fridge for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Sprinkle in the chopped mint and season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper; toss once more gently.
- Give a final gentle toss and serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
Notes
This salad is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegetarian or vegan with simple swaps. Choose lower-sodium or reduced-fat feta to reduce fat and sodium values. Best eaten within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg