Description
A light and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and salty feta with a zesty lime-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumber, cubed (English cucumber preferred)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber cubes, and chopped mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta just before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use cold watermelon for maximum refreshment.
- Add feta just before serving to keep it fresh and creamy.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber mint salad, feta watermelon, summer salad, refreshing fruit salad