Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad Cups
These watermelon cucumber feta salad cups are the ultimate healthy appetizer, bursting with vibrant summer flavors. This easy watermelon salad recipe pairs sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 whole watermelon
- ¾ cup diced cucumber
- ¾ cup feta cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- as needed Salt and pepper to taste
- optional Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Slice a whole watermelon into two-inch-thick rounds.
- Using a cookie cutter or two-inch biscuit cutter, carve out circles of watermelon to serve as the "cups." Reserve leftover scraps.
- With a melon baller, scoop out the centers of each watermelon circle to create a small cavity while keeping the walls intact.
- Dice the scooped-out watermelon remnants. You’ll need about ¾ cup—set aside the rest for snacking!
- In a bowl, toss diced watermelon, cucumber, and ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared watermelon cups.
- Garnish each cup with the remaining feta cheese. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Prep the watermelon 'cups' and filling separately a day in advance for optimal freshness. Store leftovers in airtight containers without balsamic drizzle for up to two days.