Ingredients
6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 English cucumber, chopped
6 oz feta cheese, cubed
Handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 fresh lime, zest and juice
Sea salt flakes, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon and cucumber thoroughly. Cube the watermelon and chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large serving bowl, combine cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, cubed feta cheese, and fresh mint leaves.
- Zest the lime over the salad, then squeeze in the lime juice. Season with sea salt flakes and black pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients together with a large spoon or spatula until well combined.
- Taste test for seasoning adjustments before serving immediately or chilling briefly for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Add roasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Substitute goat cheese or ricotta for feta if desired.
- Drizzle honey for a sweeter twist.
- Add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for spice.
- Swap mint with basil or cilantro for a different flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store up to 1 day in fridge and drain excess liquid if needed.
- Pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, or pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
