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Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta

Manila Spoon
This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta Cheese is a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and colors that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, going on a picnic, or simply craving a light and healthy meal, this salad is a must-try. You won't be disappointed!
4.97 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 cups watermelon chunks, (you can use 1 small/ medium sized watermelon or half of a large one)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (adjust amount to taste)
  • 1 English cucumber, cut-up (you may also use the smaller Persian cucumbers)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, (optional)
  • 1 shallot, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves, thinly sliced or kept whole if small in size
  • 1 cup lettuce of your choice, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced (use as dressing - adjust amount to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut the watermelon and cucumber into small bite size chunks, place both in a large bowl.
  • Slice the red onion thinly (if using) and toss it all together.
  • Cut the feta into small cubes (if in block form) then crumble half over the watermelon mixture. Add lettuce and mint leaves, toss lightly with the rest then crumble the remaining cheese all over.
  • Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice over the salad. These citrusy and zesty flavors will enhance the overall taste.
  • Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the salad, adjusting the amount according to your preference. Remember that feta cheese is already salty, so be mindful of the amount of salt you add.
  • Garnish your salad with shallot halves (if using) and extra mint leaves. Toss and serve.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
NOTE: I personally prefer to just use the lemon juice without the olive oil and seasoning because the salad is already fresh-tasting and delicious as is without any extra oil-based dressing. Feel free to add the olive oil and seasoning, if you prefer that.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1590IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
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