Fresh Cucumber Melon Salad with Mint & Feta
A light and refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumber, sweet melon, fresh mint, and tangy feta cheese with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick nourishing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced (English cucumber recommended)
- 2 cups honeydew melon, cubed
- 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the produce: Peel the cucumber if needed and slice thinly into 1/8-inch rounds. Dice honeydew and cantaloupe into 1-inch cubes. Chop mint leaves coarsely.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, and honey if using. Whisk or shake well to emulsify. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toss the salad: Place cucumber, melon, and mint in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising the melon.
- Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta on top after tossing to maintain texture contrast.
- Chill and serve (optional): Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
Use ripe melon for best flavor. Thin cucumber slices work best. Be gentle when tossing to avoid bruising melon. Add feta last to keep texture. Drain excess juice if salad becomes watery. Lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice. For dairy-free, omit feta or use plant-based cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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