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Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Feta

This salad combines fresh, juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber slices with crumbled feta cheese for a light, refreshing dish. The ingredients are assembled raw, resulting in a crunchy, juicy final texture with salty and sweet flavors highlighted throughout. It features minimal preparation, emphasizing the natural textures and bright appearance of the ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups watermelon cubes seedless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cucumber slices peeled and sliced thinly
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for drizzling
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter or bowl

Method
 

  1. Using a sharp knife and cutting board, cut the watermelon into small, uniform cubes, ensuring no seeds remain and the pieces are roughly 1-inch in size.
    2 cups watermelon cubes
  2. Peel the cucumber, then thinly slice into rounds or half-moons using the knife and cutting board. Arrange the slices in a bowl.
    1 cup cucumber slices
  3. Crumb the feta cheese into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl with the watermelon and cucumber.
    0.5 cup feta cheese
  4. Optional: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the ingredients in the bowl, then season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  5. Gently toss all ingredients together with a large spoon until evenly combined, making sure the feta is well distributed.
    2 cups watermelon cubes, 1 cup cucumber slices, 0.5 cup feta cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  6. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy salad with a colorful presentation.