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Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

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A light, refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, fresh mint, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups diced seedless watermelon
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes, removing any seeds if not using seedless watermelon. Chill if not already cold.
  2. Peel (optional) and dice 2 medium cucumbers into cubes similar in size to the watermelon. Pat dry with paper towels if watery.
  3. Thinly slice about 1/4 cup of red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to reduce sharpness, then drain well.
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint together, being careful not to mash the watermelon.
  6. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad and gently mix to combine.
  7. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of one freshly squeezed lime over the salad. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently but thoroughly.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Pat cucumbers dry to avoid sogginess. Chill salad before serving to enhance flavors. For dairy-free, substitute feta with vegan cheese or toasted nuts. Add jalapeño for heat or swap lime for lemon juice for variation.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, light meal, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe

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