Description
This Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings summer to your table. Bursting with juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch at home, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that will have everyone raving about its delightful sweetness and savory kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 400g, diced)
- 4 cups watermelon (about 600g, diced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (about 150g, crumbled)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (about 15g, chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and watermelon thoroughly. Dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently smash the cucumbers with the back of a knife or your palm to release their juices.
- In a large bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers and diced watermelon.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg