Description
Watermelon Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summer dish, combining the refreshing sweetness of watermelon with the crispness of cucumbers and the creaminess of feta cheese. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light side at any meal. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, it’s not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. With fresh herbs like mint and basil, plus a zesty lime dressing, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your taste buds satisfied.
Ingredients
- Mini watermelon (4 cups, rind removed and cubed)
- Persian cucumbers (1 cup, sliced)
- Feta cheese (3 ounces, cubed)
- Fresh mint (1 tablespoon, chopped)
- Fresh basil (1 tablespoon, chopped)
- Lime juice (from 1 lime)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the mini watermelon into cubes and slice the Persian cucumbers thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber slices, and feta cheese.
- Add chopped mint and basil to the bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Gently stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg