Watermelon Feta Cucumber Mint Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, fragrant mint, and salty feta cheese, dressed with a simple lime and olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish to brighten any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed or balled
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, sliced, peeled, and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced or whole small leaves
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Cube or ball the watermelon, peel and seed the cucumber before slicing it thinly, and thinly slice or pick fresh small leaves of mint. Place all these ingredients into a large mixing bowl to serve as the base of the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a light, tangy dressing.
- Combine and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the watermelon, cucumber, and mint mixture. Gently toss everything together so the flavors meld. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving to add a creamy, salty contrast.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, seedless watermelon and fresh mint leaves.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus note.
- Remove cucumber seeds to prevent excess wateriness in the salad.
- This salad is best served immediately to preserve texture and freshness.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of black pepper or a drizzle of honey for additional flavor complexity.
Keywords: Watermelon salad, cucumber mint salad, feta cheese salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, no-cook salad, Mediterranean salad
