Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add the chopped mint leaves and toss again lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, include 1/4 cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pistachios.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg