Description
Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber is the ultimate summer dish that combines sweet, juicy watermelon with crunchy cucumbers and creamy feta cheese. Enhanced by fresh herbs like mint and basil, this salad is drizzled with a zesty lime-honey dressing that ties all the flavors beautifully. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this refreshing salad not only looks stunning on the table but is also simple to prepare in under 15 minutes. Impress your guests at any gathering with this vibrant dish that celebrates the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 watermelon, peeled and cubed
- 1 English cucumber, cubed (about 2 cups)
- 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or serving platter, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber cubes, and chopped mint and basil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use ripe watermelon for optimal sweetness. Chill ingredients prior to preparation for a refreshing taste. Feel free to add avocado or nuts for extra texture.