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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: Main Course
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Watermelon cubes seedless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Cucumber peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil optional, for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Serving platter or bowls

Method
 

  1. Using a sharp chef's knife and a cutting board, chop the watermelon into uniform, bite-sized cubes. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly into rounds using the same cutting board and knife. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the watermelon.
  3. Crumb the feta cheese with your fingers or a fork and sprinkle evenly over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
  4. Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl, distributing evenly. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture if desired.
  5. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together using two spoons or tongs until well combined.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls, and serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch.