Watermelon, Feta Cucumber and Mint Salad from Mary Berry

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber (peeled, halved, seeds removed, sliced into half‑moons)
• 1/2 small cantaloupe Melon (peeled, seeded, cut into bite‑size cubes)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (washed, gently torn or roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup Black Olives (pitted, roughly broken into pieces)
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed from half a lemon)
• 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality, room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients & Tools

   Lay out all vegetables, herbs, cheese, olives, lemon, olive oil, and seasonings. Place knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, whisk, and serving plate within easy reach.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare the Cucumber

   Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then slice each half into half‑moon pieces about ¼‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the Melon

   Quarter the melon, peel away the rind, remove any remaining seeds, and cut the flesh into bite‑size cubes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Handle the Mint

   Rinse the mint leaves under cold water, pat dry, then strip the leaves from the stems and roughly chop.

   Time: PT3M

5. Make the Lemon‑Olive‑Oil Dressing

   Squeeze half a lemon to obtain about 2 Tbsp juice. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture emulsifies.

   Time: PT3M

6. Combine Salad Ingredients

   In the mixing bowl, add the cucumber half‑moons, melon cubes, pitted olives, crumbled feta, and chopped mint. Toss gently to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT4M

7. Dress the Salad

   Drizzle the lemon‑olive‑oil dressing over the salad and toss lightly until everything is lightly coated.

   Time: PT2M

8. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the salad to a serving plate, garnish with a few extra mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g