SIMPLE Watermelon + Cucumber + Feta Salad Recipe
A refreshing and simple salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, elevated with fresh mint and zesty lime. Perfect for a light snack or summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 6 oz feta cheese, cubed
- Handful of chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 fresh lime, zest and juice
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, cubed feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves into a large serving bowl.
- Add Lime and Seasoning: Zest and juice the fresh lime over the salad, then sprinkle sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently Toss: Very gently toss all the ingredients together to combine without breaking up the feta or bruising the watermelon.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, light salad.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, sweet watermelon and fresh mint.
- Keep the salad chilled before serving for a refreshing effect.
- Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead; toss again before serving.
- Optional: Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.