Light and Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Cucumber watermelon salad with feta and cucumber is a light and refreshing summer salad that is fresh and sweet. Serve this summer side dish on a hot day!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 143kcal
Equipment
- large salad bowl
- salad tongs
- whisk
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon chilled, about 8 cups of 1-inch cubes
- 1 standard English cucumber diced
- ¼ cup basil or mint chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 standard lime juice and zest
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chilled watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Add to a large bowl.1 large watermelon
- Add the cucumber, basil, and feta to the bowl.1 standard English cucumber, ¼ cup basil or mint, ½ cup feta cheese
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, champagne vinegar, and pepper. Drizzle over the cucumber watermelon salad and very gently use salad utensils or salad tongs to incorporate.1 standard lime, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Season with salt to taste and serve.salt
Notes
This salad is best served the day it is made. If essential, make ahead no more than one day in advance for optimal flavor and texture.
Place the bowl of cucumber watermelon salad on a container of ice to keep it chilled if you are serving it outdoors or somewhere hot.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Best eaten the day it is made.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 9.3g