Sweet Sour Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Sweet Sour Watermelon Cucumber Salad is the perfect harmony of juicy sweetness and tangy zest. Featuring plump watermelon cubes, crisp cucumber slices, creamy crumbled feta, and vibrant mint leaves, this summer salad is dressed in a zippy blend of lime juice, honey, and olive oil for a delightful sweet-and-sour kick. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle crunch, while a drizzle of optional balsamic glaze elevates each bite with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and brimming with fresh, hydrating ingredients, this salad is ideal as a light appetizer, a picnic side dish, or a healthy, low-effort meal on a hot day. Serve it chilled and watch it become the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 drizzle balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, totaling about 4 cups, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into thin rounds or half-moons. Add these to the bowl with the watermelon.
Thinly slice half of a small red onion into fine ribbons and add to the bowl.
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese and sprinkle it over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and stir them gently into the salad for a burst of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the sweet-sour dressing.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are well-coated but not crushed.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired for an extra tangy sweetness.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2919 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1014 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1768 mg | 38% | |
*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.
