Nut-Free Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this Nut-Free Refreshing Watermelon Salad—a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that will impress friends and family alike. Featuring juicy seedless watermelon, crisp cucumber, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is elevated with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and basil for an aromatic twist. A zesty lime and olive oil dressing ties it all together, creating a light and vibrant dish that's as nutritious as it is easy to make. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nut-free recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, barbecues, or a quick, healthy side dish. Serve it chilled for a refreshingly cool bite on a hot day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Seedless watermelon
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole Lime, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by cutting the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes, aiming to maintain even sizes for a balanced mix. Transfer the cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Chop the cucumber into half-moon slices and add to the bowl with the watermelon.
Thinly slice the red onion into fine strips. You can soak it in cold water for 10 minutes prior to slicing to soften the flavor, then drain and add to the salad bowl.
Add the crumbled feta cheese into the bowl, ensuring it is evenly distributed among the watermelon and cucumber.
Gently chop the fresh mint and basil leaves, releasing their aroma but ensuring pieces are not too fine. Combine them into the bowl with your other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss all ingredients together to coat them with the dressing evenly. Be careful not to mash the watermelon cubes.
Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving, enhancing the flavors and allowing them to meld.
Serve the salad cold as a refreshing appetizer or side dish, perfect for a light summer meal or barbecue.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2469 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1874 mg | 40% | |
*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.
