Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Salad featuring cubed seedless watermelon, crisp English cucumber, fresh mint, and tangy feta cheese, dressed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish to complement grilled meats or as a summer salad to enjoy chilled.
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 watermelon, cubed English cucumber, and chopped or torn fresh mint leaves.
- Add dressing and toss: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything together carefully to avoid the watermelon and cucumber releasing too much juice.
- Add feta and serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad just before serving. Serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a tight-lid glass container in the refrigerator for one to two nights; check for freshness before serving.
- This salad is best made immediately before serving to prevent excess liquid from forming.
- Choose a fresh watermelon that is not grainy for the best texture and flavor.
- Pairs excellently as a side dish with grilled chicken, steak, or hamburgers.
- Optional: Add ½ teaspoon kosher or flaky sea salt for extra saltiness, if desired.
- For a fancy presentation, use a melon baller to shape the watermelon instead of cubing it.
- Ensure the watermelon and cucumber are well chilled prior to preparing and serving for the best taste experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
