Watermelon Salad with Lime Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Watermelon Salad with Lime Dressing, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Juicy watermelon cubes and crisp cucumber slices are paired with creamy crumbled feta and fragrant fresh mint leaves, then drizzled with a zesty lime dressing made with a touch of honey and olive oil. This no-cook recipe is a celebration of fresh, summery ingredients, ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light appetizer. Bursting with vibrant colors and irresistible textures, this watermelon salad is a healthy, gluten-free side dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it immediately and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add to the bowl with the watermelon.
Crumble the feta cheese and finely chop the fresh mint leaves. Add both to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the lime dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional mint leaves and a sprinkle of feta, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, refreshing dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 550 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
