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Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint

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A refreshing and easy summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and bright mint with a light lime dressing. Perfect for quick lunches or light sides.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (about 600 grams)
  • 1 large English cucumber or 2 regular cucumbers, peeled and diced (about 2 cups or 300 grams)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 150 grams)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn (about 10 grams)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional, about 40 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, aiming for about 4 cups (600 grams). Remove any seeds if not using seedless watermelon.
  2. Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick or waxed. Chop into cubes roughly the same size as the watermelon (about 2 cups or 300 grams).
  3. Thinly slice about 1/4 cup (40 grams) of red onion if using. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes and drain to mellow the bite if desired.
  4. Rinse 1/4 cup (10 grams) of fresh mint leaves and pat dry. Tear or chop roughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and a few cracks of black pepper.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion (if using), and mint. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Crumble 1 cup (150 grams) of feta cheese over the salad and toss gently one final time.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best flavor. Add feta cheese last to maintain texture. Toss gently to avoid crushing watermelon. Mint should be added just before serving to keep aroma fresh. Salad can be made a few hours ahead but add feta and mint right before serving. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days; drain excess juice before serving.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta cheese, mint, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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