Crisp Watermelon Salad
Refresh and revitalize your taste buds with this Crisp Watermelon Salad, a vibrant medley of summer's finest flavors! Juicy, sweet watermelon cubes pair effortlessly with cool, crunchy cucumber, tangy crumbled feta, and the subtle sharpness of red onion. Fresh mint and basil elevate the dish with their aromatic charm, while a light homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for hot days and makes an ideal light appetizer, side dish, or healthy snack. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a refreshing bite, this watermelon salad will bring color, flavor, and flair to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) watermelon
- 1 medium (sliced into half-moons) cucumber
- 3 ounces (crumbled) feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into small cubes, measuring approximately 4 cups, and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moon shapes and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.
Thinly slice the red onion into slivers and add it to the bowl. Crumble the feta cheese on top, followed by the chopped fresh mint and basil leaves.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating without mashing the watermelon.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or bowl. Optionally, garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of feta cheese for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Crisp Watermelon Salad as a light appetizer, side dish, or even a healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*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.
