Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1½ cups seedless English cucumber, cubed (about 1 medium cucumber)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1½ tablespoons of fresh lime juice until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
- Assemble the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of cubed seedless watermelon, 1½ cups of cubed seedless English cucumber, and ⅓ cup of fresh mint leaves. Gently mix the ingredients to evenly distribute the mint.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared olive oil and lime juice dressing evenly over the watermelon, cucumber, and mint mixture. Carefully toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing without crushing the delicate watermelon pieces.
- Add Feta and Serve: Sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- For added texture, you can optionally sprinkle some toasted nuts like pistachios or walnuts.
- Use seedless watermelon and cucumber to avoid bitterness and seeds in the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh; the watermelon can release juice if left to sit too long.
- If you prefer, substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus note.
- Mint enhances freshness, but fresh basil can be used as an alternative herb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
