Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta Recipe
This refreshing Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta is a perfect summer dish that combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs for a burst of flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 cups Diced mini watermelon
- 1 cup Sliced Persian cucumbers (about 2 cucumbers)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 unit Lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp Chopped mint
- 1 tbsp Chopped basil
- 3 oz Crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon: Into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumbers (no need to peel if using Persian cucumbers).
- Toss in herbs and dressing: Add the chopped mint and basil. Drizzle olive oil and fresh lime juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with feta: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to overmix.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately, or chill briefly to let the flavors mingle. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Watermelon Salad, Cucumber, Feta, Summer Salad, Easy Recipe
