Description
Watermelon Cucumber Salad is the quintessential summer dish that combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the crispness of fresh cucumber. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or as a light side for grilled meats, this vibrant salad bursts with refreshing flavors in every bite. Enhanced by creamy feta cheese and aromatic herbs like mint and basil, it offers a delightful balance that is both nutritious and satisfying. With minimal prep time of just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad will quickly become a favorite at your table. Customize it further to suit your taste, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon (approximately 4 cups, cubed)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (approximately 1 cup, sliced)
- 3 ounces feta cheese (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil to taste
- For garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes after removing the rind and slice the cucumbers thinly.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently stir all ingredients until well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg