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Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Basil Salad with Feta

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A light, refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumber, juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fragrant basil and mint. Perfect for quick gatherings and hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Peel and dice 2 medium cucumbers into similar-sized pieces.
  3. Thinly slice 1/4 of a small red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the bite, then drain well.
  4. Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, basil, and mint.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly, being careful not to break up the watermelon.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbled feta over the salad and give a light toss.
  9. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  10. Optional: Chill the salad for 15 minutes to let flavors meld, draining any excess liquid before serving.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Peel cucumbers if skin is thick or bitter. Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Drizzle dressing lightly to avoid sogginess. Crumble feta gently to keep chunks. Salad can be chilled for 15 minutes before serving but drain excess liquid if it sits too long. For dairy-free, substitute vegan feta or omit cheese. Store leftovers in airtight container and consume within 1 day.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, feta salad, basil salad, fresh salad, easy salad, healthy salad, gluten-free salad, vegetarian salad

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