Red and Yellow Watermelon Salad
Elevate your summer refreshment game with this vibrant Red and Yellow Watermelon Salad, a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Featuring sweet, juicy cubes of red and yellow watermelon paired with crisp cucumber, creamy crumbled feta, and the aromatic duo of fresh mint and basil, this salad bursts with color and fresh flavors. A tangy honey-lime dressing ties it all together, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Whether served as a light appetizer, vibrant side dish, or refreshing snack, this crowd-pleaser is summer in a bowl! Keywords: watermelon salad recipe, summer salad, fresh watermelon salad with basil, honey lime dressing, no-cook summer recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) Red watermelon
- 4 cups (cubed) Yellow watermelon
- 1 large (diced) Cucumber
- 1 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 (juiced) Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the watermelons by cutting both red and yellow watermelons into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large serving bowl.
Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add it to the serving bowl with the watermelons.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves finely and add them to the bowl for an aromatic touch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss the ingredients to combine and coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2330 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 925 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2472 mg | 53% | |
*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.
