π₯ Fresh Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad ππ₯π§
Serves: 4 people π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
Preparation Time: 15 minutes β±οΈ
A colorful, refreshing, and healthy salad thatβs perfect for hot days πβοΈ. Sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and creamy feta come together for a burst of summer in every bite ππ.
π Ingredients
Watermelon: 500 g, cut into cubes π
Cucumber: 300 g, sliced into half-moons π₯
Yellow bell pepper: 150 g, diced πΆοΈπ
Feta cheese: 150 g, cubed π§
Fresh mint leaves: 6β8 leaves πΏ
Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp π«
Lemon juice: 2 tbsp π
Salt: a pinch π§
Freshly ground black pepper: a pinch π
π©βπ³ Step-by-Step Preparation
1οΈβ£ Prepare the fruits & veggies π₯π
Wash the cucumber, bell pepper, and mint leaves π«§.
Cut the watermelon into cubes, removing seeds if needed πͺ.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons for a crunchy texture π₯β¨.
Deseed and dice the yellow pepper πΆοΈ.
2οΈβ£ Cut the feta π§
Slice the feta into small, even cubes for a neat presentation π.
3οΈβ£ Assemble the salad π₯
In a large salad bowl, gently combine the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, and feta π².
Add finely chopped fresh mint πΏ for a burst of aroma.
4οΈβ£ Season π«π
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad π.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste π§π.
Mix gently so you donβt crush the feta cubes β€οΈ.