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Fresh Summer Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe with Mint Easy and Refreshing

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A light, refreshing salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and fresh mint, perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600 g) seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 large English cucumber or 2 smaller regular cucumbers, peeled if desired, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a few twists, to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or walnuts
  • Optional: chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600 g) of seedless watermelon into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel if desired and slice or dice 1 large English cucumber (or 2 smaller regular cucumbers) into similar-sized pieces as the watermelon; add to the bowl.
  3. Rinse and thoroughly dry fresh mint leaves, finely chop about 1/4 cup (10 g), and add to the bowl.
  4. Add 1 cup (150 g) of crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml) over the ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Gently toss all ingredients together using a wooden spoon or salad tongs, being careful not to crush the watermelon cubes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed.
  9. Optional: Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and keep it refreshingly cold.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon with a deep red interior for best sweetness. Dry mint leaves thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Toss gently to prevent crushing watermelon. Serve chilled for best flavor. Can be made vegan by substituting feta with vegan cheese or marinated tofu.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, mint salad, easy salad recipe

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