Strawberry, Watermelon, Feta & Mint Cucumber Salad
This Strawberry, Watermelon, Feta & Mint Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer salad made with juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint tossed in a light citrus dressing. It’s vibrant, healthy, and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 large cucumber sliced or diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins
- ½ avocado diced
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or pistachios
- pinch of chili flakes
- extra feta for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Fruit
- Cut watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Wash and slice the strawberries.
- Place both in a large mixing bowl.
2. Slice the Cucumber
- Slice or dice the cucumber depending on your preferred texture.
- Add it to the bowl with the fruit.
3. Add Feta and Mint
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the fruit mixture.
- Add chopped fresh mint leaves.
4. Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl whisk together:
- olive oil
- lime juice
- honey
- salt
- black pepper
5. Toss the Salad
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
6. Chill (Optional)
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- This allows the flavors to blend beautifully.
7. Serve
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra mint leaves or feta if desired.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use ripe, sweet watermelon and fresh strawberries for the best flavor balance.
- English cucumbers work well because they are crisp and have fewer seeds.
- Crumbled feta adds a salty contrast that enhances the sweetness of the fruit.
- Fresh mint leaves bring a refreshing aroma—slice them thinly for even flavor.
- Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lime or lemon for a light dressing.
- Add the feta just before serving to keep it from becoming too soft.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; stir gently before serving.