Description
A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired Watermelon Cucumber Salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect for a quick no-cook summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced (English or Persian)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine fresh ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, thinly sliced cucumber, and red onion. Gently toss these ingredients to evenly mix them and distribute flavors.
- Add cheese and herbs: Incorporate the crumbled feta cheese along with chopped fresh mint and basil leaves into the bowl. Toss gently to combine without breaking up the feta too much.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing emulsifies and blends smoothly.
- Toss salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss delicately to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing without making the watermelon soggy.
- Serve or chill: Serve the Watermelon Cucumber Salad immediately to enjoy its crispness, or cover and chill it for up to 1 hour before serving for a cooler, more melded flavor experience.
Notes
- For best texture, assemble the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Lime juice can be substituted with fresh lemon juice for a different citrus note.
- Add a splash of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
- Enhance heartiness by adding a handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
