Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta
Refresh your palate with this vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta, a delightful mix of juicy sweetness, crisp textures, and tangy creaminess. Featuring bite-sized cubes of fresh watermelon, crunchy slices of English cucumber, and crumbles of salty feta cheese, this summer favorite is elevated with a zesty lime-honey dressing and a sprinkle of fragrant mint leaves. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick and healthy side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light appetizers. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this salad is a blend of sweet, savory, and refreshing elements that will leave you craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 large English cucumber
- 3 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, aiming for roughly 1-inch pieces. Transfer the cubes to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, and cut the cucumber into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad for a burst of freshness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine, being careful not to crush the watermelon.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1575 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1218 mg | 26% | |
*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.
