Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber Recipe
This refreshing Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs tossed in a honey-lime dressing create a light and vibrant dish that’s ideal for summer gatherings or a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
Salad:
- 1/2 watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
- 1 English (or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers))
- 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, more to your liking
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Watermelon Salad, Feta, Cucumber, Summer Salad
