Description
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Salad—a delightful mix of juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber, complemented by feta cheese and fresh mint. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch, offering a refreshing crunch that will impress your guests. Enjoy it chilled on those lazy sunny afternoons, and elevate your summer gatherings with this colorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, diced (about 1 small watermelon)
- 2 cups cucumber, diced (1 large English cucumber)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and the cucumber into thin rounds before dicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber, and finely sliced red onion.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top and sprinkle with chopped mint leaves.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and drizzle with olive oil.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined; avoid mashing the watermelon.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg