Description
A refreshing and light summer salad combining the sweetness of watermelon with the saltiness of feta, finished with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, mint, and basil.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling toasted nuts or seeds.
- Experiment by adding arugula for a peppery kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
