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Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

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A refreshing and easy summer salad combining crisp cucumber, juicy watermelon, salty feta, and bright mint, tossed in a light lemon-honey vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Remove any seeds if needed.
  2. Peel 2 medium cucumbers (about 400 grams) and dice them into similar-sized cubes as the watermelon.
  3. Thinly slice 1/4 of a small red onion. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well (optional).
  4. Finely chop about 1/4 cup (10 grams) of fresh mint leaves.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (7 grams) of honey, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and whisk until the honey dissolves and the dressing emulsifies.
  6. In a large bowl, gently toss the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
  7. Pour the dressing over and toss lightly again to coat everything evenly, being careful not to bruise the watermelon.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup (150 grams) of crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold it in to distribute without breaking up the cheese too much.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Do not cut the watermelon too far in advance to avoid watery salad. Prepare fresh and toss right before serving for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute feta with crumbled tofu or vegan cheese. Basil can replace mint if fresh mint is unavailable. Optional red onion can be soaked to mellow sharpness.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta cheese, mint, summer salad, easy salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad

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