Description
A refreshing Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta combines juicy watermelon cubes, crisp cucumber slices, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy, and cooling summer dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes and transfer them to a large salad bowl, ensuring ease of eating and a juicy base for the salad.
- Prepare Cucumber: Peel the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, then slice it into half-moons. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl with the watermelon.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber. The feta’s tanginess complements the sweetness perfectly.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Finely chop the mint and basil leaves and sprinkle them evenly over the salad, adding a refreshing aroma and flavor.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lime and olive oil dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl to coat everything evenly.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss the salad ingredients together, taking care not to break the watermelon cubes, to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes so the flavors can marry and intensify.
- Serve Chilled: Serve the salad cold for the freshest and most refreshing taste experience.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon to avoid seeds in every bite and enhance eating ease.
- Peeling and deseeding the cucumber improves texture and prevents bitterness.
- Fresh herbs like mint and basil are essential for a bright, fresh flavor.
- This salad is best served chilled and eaten soon after dressing to keep the watermelon firm.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the dressing to balance sweetness and tanginess.
