Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad: The Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Enjoy a refreshing Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad, the ultimate summer side that combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cucumber sliced thin, preferably English or Persian
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
0.25 cups mint leaves chopped, optional

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for best flavor, optional
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, optional

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
knife
cutting board
Plastic Wrap

Method

Preparation Steps

Cut approximately 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes, and 2 cups of cucumber into thin slices.
Chop about a quarter cup of mint leaves if using, and set the ingredients aside.
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon, cucumber, and crumbled feta together.
If making the dressing, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and gently fold to combine.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Gently stir the salad, transfer to serving bowl, and garnish with additional mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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