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Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe Easy Perfect Summer Salad with Tajin and Lime

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A quick and refreshing summer salad combining crunchy cucumber, sweet watermelon, salty feta, and a spicy-sour Tajin and lime dressing. Perfect for light meals or as a vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
  • 2 medium English cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut off the rind and dice the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Peel (if desired) and dice the cucumbers into similar sized cubes as the watermelon. Add to the bowl.
  3. Rinse and roughly chop fresh mint leaves and add to the bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
  5. Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat without crushing the fruit.
  6. Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of Tajin evenly over the salad and toss lightly again.
  7. Crumble feta cheese on top and gently toss once more, keeping feta chunks intact.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or Tajin if desired.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Chill watermelon cubes before assembling to keep salad cool and flavors vibrant. Toss gently to avoid bruising watermelon. Add feta last to preserve texture. Prepare components ahead but toss just before serving to keep crispness. Tajin can be substituted with chili powder, salt, and lime zest if unavailable.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, Tajin, lime dressing, easy salad, refreshing salad

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