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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber

This salad combines juicy watermelon chunks with crumbled feta cheese and crisp cucumber slices, dressed with lime juice. The ingredients are assembled raw, resulting in a refreshing dish with contrasting textures: juicy, salty, and crunchy. It is served chilled, showcasing vibrant colors and a crisp bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fresh Salads
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon chunks cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cucumber slices thinly sliced with a peeler or sharp knife
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 limes lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized chunks and thinly slicing the cucumber. Crumble the feta cheese and set aside. Juice the limes to obtain fresh lime juice.
    4 cups watermelon chunks, 1 cup cucumber slices, 1/2 cup feta cheese, 2 limes lime juice
  2. Place the watermelon chunks and cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl.
    4 cups watermelon chunks, 1 cup cucumber slices
  3. Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the mixture, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine and coat evenly.
    2 limes lime juice, 1 pinch salt
  4. Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl and gently fold it into the salad, distributing evenly without breaking the cheese too much.
    1/2 cup feta cheese
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or leave it in the bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving for optimal freshness and flavor.