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Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad

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A quick, refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumber, juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups watermelon, cubed (about 1 pound)
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged or balsamic glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion
  • Optional: chopped basil (can be swapped or mixed with mint)
  • Optional: lemon zest or juice
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or almonds (for vegan version)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño

Instructions

  1. Cut about 1 pound (450g) of watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel the cucumber if needed, scoop out seeds if large, and dice into 1-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with watermelon.
  3. Chop about 10-12 fresh mint leaves chiffonade style and add to the bowl.
  4. Crumble 1 cup (150g) of feta cheese over the salad gently.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil. Season lightly with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently with a large spoon or tongs to coat without breaking the pieces.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture or chill up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use firm, ripe watermelon to avoid sogginess. Add mint just before serving to keep it fresh. Toss salad gently to preserve watermelon and cucumber texture. Best served fresh or chilled briefly. For vegan version, omit feta and add toasted nuts. Use high-quality aged balsamic vinegar for best flavor.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, mint salad, balsamic dressing, easy salad recipe

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