Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Salad with vegan feta cheese, fresh mint, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light summer dish that’s easy to prepare and naturally hydrating.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into 2 cups of cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice Cucumber: Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds and add to the bowl with watermelon.
- Add Red Onion: Thinly slice red onion and add to the bowl.
- Chop Mint: Finely chop fresh mint leaves and add them to the mixture.
- Add Vegan Feta: Crumble vegan feta cheese and sprinkle over the salad.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly coat the ingredients by drizzling olive oil over the salad.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice evenly over the salad for freshness.
- Season with Sea Salt: Sprinkle sea salt evenly to enhance flavor.
- Add Black Pepper: Distribute black pepper evenly for seasoning.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss with hands or spoons until well combined, taking care not to break the watermelon.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add extra salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for best freshness or refrigerate up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best texture, use a seedless watermelon to avoid bitterness.
- Chill all ingredients prior to assembling for a cool, refreshing salad.
- You can substitute fresh lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- If vegan feta is unavailable, use a dairy-free cheese alternative or omit for a lighter salad.
- Serve as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches.
