CUBED WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD
This impressive checkerboard salad doesn't require any special ingredients-- just a little extra time cutting refreshing watermelon and cucumber into cubes. Feta adds a nice pop of saltiness while black pepper lends a little heat.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To cube the cucumber: Cut the ends off the cucumber. Then thinly slice off all four long sides of the cucumber so that it resembles a long rectangle. Cut into thirteen 1-inch cubes. (Reserve the remaining cucumber for another use.)
- To cube the watermelon: Cut off the ends. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch round slices. Use a cucumber cube as a guide to cut the watermelon into thirteen 1-inch cubes. (Discard the rind and reserve the remaining watermelon for another use.)
- To cube the feta: Cut into four 1-inch cubes using a cucumber cube as a guide.
- To build the salad, make the bottom layer: Arrange 3 cubes across the top of a serving platter and then 5 cubes down, alternating cucumber and watermelon cubes (you should have something that resembles the number "7"). Fill in the "7" to make a 3-by-5-inch rectangle by alternating cucumber and watermelon cubes to create a checkerboard pattern. Occasionally swap out a cube of cucumber or watermelon with a cube of feta to integrate the 4 cubes into the pattern. There should be 15 cubes. To build the top layer, repeat the checkerboard pattern with the remaining 15 cucumber and watermelon cubes making sure that all the feta cubes are covered and every bottom cucumber cube is topped with a watermelon cube and vice versa.
- Drizzle the cubed salad with the oil and then sprinkle with the pepper, basil and mint leaves.
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Trinah Tana
[email protected]This salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.
Martha Sia Sam
[email protected]I love the way the mint and lime dressing brightens up the salad.
Biggie Rozay
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
zakir ullah
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Marlene Fredericks
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Francis Siele
[email protected]I've never been a fan of watermelon, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.
Sam Ramon
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.
Thompson Precious
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I sometimes add red onion or avocado.
Kathryn Ellison
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I always have some leftover watermelon after a picnic or barbecue, and this is a great way to use it up.
Jennie K97
[email protected]I've tried this salad with different kinds of melon, and it's always delicious. I especially like it with honeydew melon.
Melvin Puang
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Hiratripura Hiratripura
[email protected]I love the combination of watermelon, cucumber, and feta in this salad. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Tawfeg Abdullah
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mahim Talukder
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to throw together and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy watermelon and cucumber.
Penwizzy Kelly
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The watermelon and cucumber are so juicy and crisp, and the feta cheese adds a nice salty tang. I also love the mint and lime dressing - it really brightens up the salad.