Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad

This Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad recipe combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, then tops it with a zesty dressing and fresh mint garnish to make the perfect summer side dish.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 561kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

The Salad:

½ watermelon cubed (around 4 cups)
1 small cucumber diced
½ red onion thinly sliced
⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
sprig mint leaves for garnish
pinch sea salt and black pepper

The Dressing:

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Dice the cucumber and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Remove the seeds and skin from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into stripes and the cubes. Set aside.
Combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, and sliced red onions in a bowl.
In a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and whisk to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve!

Notes

Choose a watermelon that feels heavy for its size, with a uniform shape and a creamy yellow spot where it sat on the ground (indicating ripeness). Knock on the watermelon – a deep, hollow sound signifies a ripe, juicy melon. Avoid those with soft, flat, or indented areas, as they may be overripe or lack sufficient water content.

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