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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
Total Time 10 minutes
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.