Description
A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and tangy lime dressing. Quick, no-cook recipe perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups English cucumber, diced into small cubes
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the watermelon: Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes, removing seeds
Dice the cucumber: Dice cucumber into small, even cubes; pat dry if watery
Slice the onion: Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water 5 minutes for milder flavor (optional)
Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper
Combine the salad: In a large bowl, mix watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint
Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad
Toss gently: Drizzle dressing over salad, use a large spoon to fold ingredients together for 30-45 seconds
Serve: Transfer to a salad platter at room temperature
Notes
Optional: Add wedges of lime or avocado for extra creaminess
Best served immediately to avoid watermelon mushiness
Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 1 hour
Serve with warm pita bread or crusty bread if desired
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Assemblage
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg