Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and creamy feta cheese, enhanced with fresh mint and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
- Can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Add more herbs like basil or cilantro for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg