Description
A bright summer salad with watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and lime—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (plus more for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup quartered cucumber
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (plus more for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Olive oil,
- Mint,
- Lime juice,
- Sea salt, and
- Black pepper.
- Continue whisking until the mixture becomes slightly opaque and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toss the Salad
- Add the cubed watermelon, cucumber, and feta to the bowl with the dressing.
- Using a rubber spatula or large spoon, gently toss everything together. Be careful not to mash the watermelon—just mix until coated.
Garnish and Serve
- Top with additional feta and mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Cut the watermelon and cucumber into similar-sized pieces for even flavor in each bite.
You can use a melon baller for a fun, rounded look.
Add dressing just before serving to keep ingredients crisp and vibrant.
Leftover mint? Use it in iced tea or cocktails!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, cucumber salad, feta, mint lime salad