Fresh Watermelon Cubes with Feta Easy 2-Ingredient Summer Snack Recipe
A quick and refreshing summer snack combining juicy watermelon cubes with salty feta cheese, perfect for gatherings or a light treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
- Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Crumbled feta cheese (preferably block feta crumbled fresh)
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves
- Optional: Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chill the whole watermelon in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight for best taste.
- Remove watermelon from fridge, rinse rind, and place on cutting board.
- Slice off both ends so watermelon sits flat, then cut in half and quarters.
- Carefully slice off the rind from each quarter, removing all white parts.
- Cut watermelon flesh into 1-inch cubes (about 10 minutes).
- Crumble feta cheese into a bowl using fingers or fork into small bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer watermelon cubes into a serving bowl or platter.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the watermelon cubes.
- Add optional mint leaves and black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp knife for clean, even cubes. Assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess. Optionally add fresh mint or black pepper for extra flavor. Keep feta cold until assembly. For dairy-free, use vegan feta alternative or seasoned tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of water
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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