Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh mint, all drizzled with lime juice.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed (preferably seedless) Choose a ripe and sweet watermelon.
- 1 unit cucumber, diced Use a fresh cucumber.
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Opt for good quality feta.
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Adjust amount to taste.
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Can substitute with basil if desired.
- 1 unit Juice of 1 lime Freshly squeezed lime juice is best.
- to taste unit Salt and pepper Feta is already salty; use sparingly.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cubing the watermelon and dicing the cucumber. Make sure the pieces are relatively uniform for an appealing look.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cucumber, crumbled feta, red onion, and mint leaves.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Be cautious with the salt, as feta is already salty.
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill for about 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
To elevate your salad, use the ripest ingredients, consider different varieties of feta, and don't skip the chill time for the best flavor.