Description

This Ultimate Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light dish perfect for hot summer days. Combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, dressed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing, this salad offers a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and herbal flavors. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal healthy appetizer or side dish for any summer gathering.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
2 cups cucumber, sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Combine the main ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves to create the base of the salad.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey if using, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well-emulsified and flavorful.
Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the watermelon and cucumber mixture, then toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated without breaking down the fruit.
Chill for best flavor: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing its refreshing qualities.
Serve: Serve the salad cold as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish, perfect for hot weather and summertime meals.

Notes

For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Adjust the amount of honey based on desired sweetness or omit entirely for a sweeter natural taste from the watermelon.
Use seedless watermelon for ease of eating and better texture.
Fresh mint is key to the salad’s refreshing flavor; do not substitute with dried mint.
This salad is best served immediately after chilling to maintain the crispness of the cucumber and freshness of the fruit.