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Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh mint with a light lime-honey dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of watermelon into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
  2. Peel the English cucumber if needed and dice into similar-sized cubes as the watermelon; add to the bowl.
  3. If using, thinly slice 2 tablespoons of red onion, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly and add to the bowl.
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and add to the bowl with the onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), and 1 teaspoon honey. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, cucumber, onion, and mint. Toss gently to combine without breaking the watermelon cubes.
  7. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad and gently toss to distribute.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  9. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature for flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Keep dressing separate until just before serving to prevent soggy watermelon. Soak red onion in cold water to mellow sharpness. Add mint just before serving to keep it fresh. For prep ahead, chop ingredients separately and toss just before serving.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, fresh mint, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, light salad

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