Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad: The Unexpected Refreshing Hybrid You Never Knew You Needed

Why Did I Add Feta to This?

Honestly, I wasn’t planning on putting cheese in this salad. Just wanted something cold, crisp, the kind of thing you toss together after walking in from the garden. But then I remembered how feta crumbles like soft memories on your tongue—saltier than I thought it’d be, a little tangy, with that sharp punch you don’t expect from just watermelon and cucumber. It’s not about fancy presentation or Instagrammable layers. It’s about making something that surprises your taste buds in the simplest way, right when you need it most. Like the kind of dish you crave when the heat hits and all you want is to feel something cool, unexpected, but still somehow familiar. Doesn’t matter if it’s a weekday lunch or a last-minute dinner. This salad makes its case with just three ingredients and a little bit of chill. I swear, I didn’t see the feta coming either.

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Feta

This salad combines fresh, crisp watermelon and cucumber slices with crumbled feta cheese, resulting in a cool and refreshing dish. The ingredients are assembled without cooking, emphasizing their raw textures and vibrant flavors, with the feta adding a salty tang and creamy contrast to the crunchy produce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups watermelon, diced seedless or de-seeded
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced peeled if desired
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled preferably brined feta

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Sharp Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Serving platter

Method

 

1. Place the watermelon and cucumber on a clean cutting board. Use a sharp knife to dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
   2 cups watermelon, diced
2. Transfer the diced watermelon and sliced cucumber into a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine and distribute evenly.
   2 cups watermelon, diced
3. Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad. Use your hands or a fork to break the feta into small pieces, distributing it evenly across the mixture.
   2 cups watermelon, diced
4. Optionally, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper for added flavor. Toss gently to combine all ingredients without breaking the fruit pieces.
5. Transfer the prepared salad onto a serving platter or individual plates. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and refresh the dish.

Sometimes I think the best recipes are the ones that catch you off guard. No rules, no fuss, just what’s in the fridge and a little curiosity. Not everything needs to be planned out. Just like this salad, sometimes the simplest things are the most memorable. Or at least that’s what I’ll tell myself after the last forkful.