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Watermelon Feta Salad

This salad features fresh watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, tangy crumbled feta, and fragrant mint leaves mixed together. It is assembled without cooking, relying on fresh ingredients and simple chopping to create a refreshing, vibrant dish with a combination of juicy, crisp, and creamy textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Watermelon 4 cups, cubed: The juicy base of the salad, offering natural sweetness and hydration.
  • Feta cheese 1/2 cup, crumbled: Adds a salty, creamy contrast to the watermelon.
  • Cucumber 1 large, sliced: Gives the salad a refreshing crunch.
  • Fresh mint 2 tablespoons, chopped: Adds a cooling, fragrant element to the salad.
  • Lemon juice 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed, optional: Adds a refreshing brightness to the salad; drizzle it over the ingredients after everything is mixed together.
  • Olive oil optional, for drizzling: Adds a touch of richness if desired.

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or Tongs
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the bowl.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the watermelon and cucumber.
  4. Chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the salad.
  5. If desired, drizzle a bit of olive oil and squeeze in fresh lemon juice after mixing the fruit and before tossing everything together.
  6. Gently toss everything together to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed after chilling the salad for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve chilled as a refreshing snack, side dish, or light meal.
  10. Garnish with extra mint leaves or lemon zest before serving.