Refreshing Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Feta
A colorful and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless, ripe)
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced (peeled if desired)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for drizzling)
- To taste: salt and black pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Prep the melon by cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly—about 1/4 inch is ideal.
- Crumble the feta into chunks using your fingers or a fork.
- Combine the watermelon cubes and cucumber slices in a large bowl.
- Season the salad with olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Toss everything together until nicely combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs like mint or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, watermelon, cucumber, feta, summer dish, refreshing