Description
A vibrant Mediterranean fusion salad blending juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and aromatic mint. Refreshing and hydrating, it balances sweet, salty, and herbal notes for a summer masterpiece.
Ingredients
4 cups diced seedless watermelon (peeled and cubed)
2 cups diced Persian cucumbers (or English cucumber)
8 oz crumbled salt-brined feta cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 small shallot (finely minced)
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
Dice watermelon and cucumbers into uniformly sized cubes
In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, feta, and mint
Toss in a 2:1 vinaigrette (olive oil + lemon juice) and season with shallot, salt, and pepper
Let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld
Notes
Use fresh feta for best flavor; freeze watermelon cubes in advance if needed
Add thinly sliced red onion for extra depth
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 hours before serving for optimal crispness
- Prep Time: 15
- Method: Chopping/Combining
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg