Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Description
The combination of watermelon and cucumber provides a crisp, watery base with subtle sweetness and a cooling effect. Mint adds a fragrant herbal note that complements these fresh ingredients. The salad is dressed simply in olive oil and lime juice, which enhances the natural flavors without overwhelming them.
Crumbled feta contributes a salty, tangy contrast, adding depth and creaminess against the crisp fruits. This blend of sweet, savory, and citrus flavors yields an invigorating salad with varied textures, suitable as a light starter or side dish.
To maximize flavor, using a block of feta cheese instead of pre-crumbled feta is recommended. Peeling and seeding the cucumber is advised unless using thin-skinned varieties like English or Persian which can be served unpeeled for added texture and color.
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber peeled and seeds removed, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mint thinly sliced or small mint leaves
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the watermelon, cucumber and mint in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta and serve.
Notes
- Use a block of feta cheese for better flavor and crumbling compared to pre-crumbled varieties.
- Peel and remove seeds from standard waxy cucumbers to avoid bitterness and improve texture, but thinner-skinned cucumbers like English or Persian may be used unpeeled and unseeded.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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