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SIMPLE Watermelon + Cucumber + Feta Salad

Make this SIMPLE Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad! An effortless, refreshing summer salad with fresh mint and lime.

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (about 1 small-medium watermelon)
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped (no need to peel if English, seed if desired)
  • 6 oz feta cheese, cubed (or crumbled)
  • About ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves (to match “handful”)
  • 1 fresh lime, zest (about 12 tsp) and juice (about 2 tbsp)
  • Sea salt flakes and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

These quantities make a generous salad, perfect for sharing at a summer gathering, yielding approximately 8-10 side servings.

Prep your fruit, feta, and mint just before assembling for maximum freshness

Instructions

Let’s create this vibrant and refreshing salad:

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:

  • Wash and dry all your produce.
  • Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces (remove seeds if not using seedless).
  • Chop the English cucumber (peel and seed if using a regular cucumber).
  • Cube or crumble the feta cheese.
  • Finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
  • Zest the lime first, then cut it in half and juice it.

2. Combine in Serving Bowl:

  • Place the cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, cubed/crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves into a large serving bowl.

3. Add Lime and Seasonings:

  • Sprinkle the lime zest over the ingredients in the bowl.
  • Drizzle the fresh lime juice evenly over everything.
  • Season lightly with sea salt flakes and fresh ground black pepper, to taste. Remember feta is already salty, so start with less salt.

4. Gently Toss:

  • Using large spoons or your clean hands, very gently toss all the ingredients together until just combined. You want to coat everything lightly with the lime juice and seasonings without mashing the watermelon or feta.

5. Taste and Adjust (Optional):

  • Give the salad a quick taste. If desired, add a little more lime juice for tang, or a touch more salt or pepper.

6. Serve:

  • Serve the Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad immediately for the best fresh flavor and texture.
  • Alternatively, you can chill it briefly (15-30 minutes) before serving if you prefer it colder, but prolonged chilling can make the watermelon release more water.

Incredibly easy and so refreshing