Description
This Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing, no-cook summer recipe made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, fresh mint, and bright lime. It’s light, sweet, and savory—perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or an easy healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 6 oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- Handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Zest of 1 fresh lime
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the cubed watermelon to a large serving bowl.
- Add chopped cucumber, feta cheese, and fresh mint.
- Zest the lime directly over the bowl, then squeeze in the fresh lime juice.
- Season lightly with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use chilled watermelon.
- Toss gently to prevent the watermelon from breaking apart.
- If making ahead, combine just before serving to prevent excess liquid.
- Add thinly sliced red onion for extra flavor if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg