Description
A refreshing and colorful Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber that is perfect for summer gatherings. The sweet watermelon pairs beautifully with the salty feta and crisp cucumbers, all dressed in a light and tangy honey-lime vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
Salad:
- 1/2 watermelon (peeled, cut into cubes)
- 1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)
- 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, more to your liking
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: Watermelon Salad, Feta, Cucumber, Summer Salad
