Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and fresh mint, lightly dressed with lime juice and olive oil. Perfect for warm days, quick lunches, or as a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
3 cups watermelon, cubed
2 cups cucumber, diced (English or Persian)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: handful of toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped mint into a large mixing bowl.
- Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break down the watermelon.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly toss again until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while chilled, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts on top just before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use firm, fresh watermelon to prevent excess moisture.
Add nuts just before serving to maintain crunch.
Fresh basil can be substituted for mint.
Thinly sliced red onion or chili flakes can be added for extra flavor.
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
