Description
A no-cook summer side dish combining sweet watermelon, refreshing cucumber, and tangy feta. This vibrant salad is light, colorful, and perfect for hot days, offering a refreshing balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (halal)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine watermelon and cucumber in a large bowl
Add crumbled feta and gently toss to mix
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice
Drizzle dressing over the salad
Top with chopped mint
Season with salt and pepper just before serving
Notes
Use ripe, juicy watermelon for optimal sweetness
Ensure feta is halal-certified for dietary compliance
Best served at room temperature for flavor balance
Storage note: Can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small bowl
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg