Cherry Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and summer freshness, this Cherry Tomato and Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that’s perfect for sunny days. Juicy cherry tomatoes and sweet, succulent watermelon cubes are paired with tangy crumbled feta cheese and aromatic herbs like fresh mint and basil. A light, zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey ties everything together, creating a beautifully balanced medley of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a stunning side dish at your next summer gathering. Garnish with extra herbs for an elegant finishing touch that will wow your guests! Keywords: cherry tomato and watermelon salad, refreshing summer salad, easy no-cook recipes, feta cheese salad, healthy salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups watermelon
- 0.5 cups feta cheese
- 0.25 cups fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves and set them aside.
Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut it into small cubes, about 1-inch pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and watermelon cubes.
Crumble the feta cheese over the bowl, ensuring even distribution.
Roughly chop the mint and basil leaves, and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, gently tossing everything to coat evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint or basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2050 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1756 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
