Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad featuring juicy cubed watermelon, crisp English cucumber, fresh mint, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime and extra virgin olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1½ cups (1 medium) cubed seedless English cucumber
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed seedless watermelon, cubed seedless English cucumber, and chopped or torn fresh mint leaves. Gently mix to combine.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture. Carefully toss everything together as gently as possible to avoid releasing too much juice from the watermelon and cucumber.
- Finish with Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad and serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a tight-lid glass container in the refrigerator for up to two days; check for freshness before serving.
- Make the salad just before serving as it releases excess liquid if prepared too far in advance.
- Choose watermelon that is not grainy in appearance, especially if buying pre-cut.
- This salad pairs excellently with grilled chicken, steak, or hamburgers as a refreshing side dish.
- Optionally add ½ teaspoon of kosher or flaky sea salt for enhanced seasoning, though feta and lime juice usually provide sufficient saltiness.
- For an elegant presentation, use a melon baller to create watermelon spheres instead of cubes.
- Use chilled watermelon and cucumbers to enhance the salad’s refreshing quality; serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
