Description
This Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and zesty mint leaves creates a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Top with crumbled feta and chopped mint just before serving.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add a sprinkle of chili flakes or drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- This salad tastes best when served chilled and can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
