Description
Summer’s coolest salad, Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad, delivers crisp Mediterranean flavors that dance on your palate. Refreshing ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 ml) watermelon, cubed
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
Herbs:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and arrange the diced watermelon, thinly sliced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese with precision.
- Scatter freshly chopped mint leaves across the vibrant ingredients, creating a fragrant layer of herbal brightness.
- Gently cascade extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, using a delicate swirling motion to ensure each ingredient receives a light, even coating.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze strategically across the salad, allowing the rich, sweet reduction to weave between the crisp vegetables and juicy fruit pieces.
- Delicately sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, being mindful of the feta’s inherent saltiness to avoid over-seasoning.
- Tenderly fold all components together, ensuring a harmonious blend without crushing the delicate watermelon and cucumber pieces.
- For optimal flavor integration, let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before serving, allowing the ingredients to mingle and develop a cohesive taste profile.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light summer entree, garnishing with additional mint leaves for a visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad crisp and refreshing, preventing soggy texture.
- Drain excess watermelon juice after cutting to prevent diluting the dressing and maintain salad’s vibrant flavors.
- Use high-quality feta for a creamy, tangy contrast that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prepare just before serving to preserve the crunchiness of cucumber and maintain the salad’s bright, fresh appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg