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Juicy watermelon cucumber salad with feta and mint, fully mixed in a white bowl on marble. Fresh, vibrant, and homemade for summer.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Refreshing watermelon cucumber salad with feta and mint, made for hot summer days. Juicy, hydrating, and easy to prep ahead.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Watermelon Seedless, cubed
  • 2 English cucumber Diced, salted and drained
  • ½ cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • ¼ cup Red onion Thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint Torn
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice From about 1 large lime
  • 1.5 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin
  • Sea salt For seasoning and salting cucumbers
  • Black pepper Freshly cracked
  • Fresh basil Torn, for extra flavor
  • Tajín seasoning For a Mexican twist
  • Arugula or spinach For a leafy base or variation

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's knife For cubing watermelon and dicing cucumbers
  • 1 Large cutting board Preferably non-slip
  • 1 Colander For draining salted cucumbers
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing the salad
  • 1 Small whisk For blending the dressing

Method
 

  1. Dice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt; let sit 15 minutes and Cube watermelon into bite-size pieces.
    Diced cucumbers salted in one bowl and juicy red watermelon cubes in another. Early prep for a fresh summer salad.
  2. Rinse and pat cucumbers dry thoroughly.
  3. Thinly slice onion and tear fresh mint.
    Fresh mint, basil, and thinly sliced red onion on a white counter. Prepped for layering into a homemade watermelon salad.
  4. Combine watermelon, cucumbers, onion, and herbs in large mixing bowl.
  5. Crumble feta over the top without stirring.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and honey until blended.
    Lime juice, honey, and olive oil being whisked in a small glass bowl on marble. Homemade salad dressing in the making.
  7. Slowly whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
    Assembled watermelon cucumber salad with feta, mint, and red onion in a white bowl. Juicy and casually tossed for homemade freshness.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.