Cucumber & Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint & Lime
Ingredients
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about ½ of a medium melon)
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (or basil), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon finely diced jalapeño
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (or basil), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon finely diced jalapeño
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the produce: Cube the watermelon and slice the cucumber thinly (peeled or unpeeled).
2. Toss the base: In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber.
3. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
4. Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber, gently toss to coat.
Finish with toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the top.
5. Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor and refreshment.
Serve cold and enjoy!
2. Toss the base: In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber.
3. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
4. Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber, gently toss to coat.
Finish with toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the top.
5. Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor and refreshment.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Cucumber & Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint & Lime
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 150 Per Serving
Meal Type
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150
Protein: 3–4g
Carbohydrates: 13–15g
Sugar: 10–11g
Fiber: 1–2g
Fat: 10–11g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 250–300mg
Vitamin C: 20% DV
Potassium: 300mg
Calcium: 8% DV
Note: Nutrition values are estimated and will vary based on exact portions and specific brands of feta or olive oil.
Protein: 3–4g
Carbohydrates: 13–15g
Sugar: 10–11g
Fiber: 1–2g
Fat: 10–11g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 250–300mg
Vitamin C: 20% DV
Potassium: 300mg
Calcium: 8% DV
Note: Nutrition values are estimated and will vary based on exact portions and specific brands of feta or olive oil.
Applied Diet Types
- Clean Eating
Ingredients
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about ½ of a medium melon)
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (or basil), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon finely diced jalapeño
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (or basil), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon finely diced jalapeño
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the produce: Cube the watermelon and slice the cucumber thinly (peeled or unpeeled).
2. Toss the base: In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber.
3. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
4. Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber, gently toss to coat.
Finish with toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the top.
5. Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor and refreshment.
Serve cold and enjoy!
2. Toss the base: In a large salad bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber.
3. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
4. Assemble the salad: Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber, gently toss to coat.
Finish with toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the top.
5. Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor and refreshment.
Serve cold and enjoy!