Fresh 4-Ingredient Watermelon Cucumber Feta Mint Salad
A simple, refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh mint for a light and hydrating dish perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless if possible)
- 2 medium Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Optional: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Cut off the rind and slice the watermelon flesh into roughly 1-inch cubes, about 4 cups.
- Thinly slice 2 Persian or English cucumbers into half-moons, removing seeds if large.
- Place watermelon cubes and cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the fruit and cucumber and distribute evenly.
- Chop about 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the salad. Gently toss everything together.
- Optionally, drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt. Toss once more to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 1 hour before serving. Toss gently before plating.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon that smells sweet and sounds hollow when tapped. Cut watermelon and cucumber uniformly for even bites. Chill ingredients before preparing for best texture. Toss gently to avoid mashing watermelon or crumbling feta too finely. Prepare close to serving time to prevent sogginess. Optional olive oil and sea salt enhance flavor but are not necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta salad, mint salad, summer salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad