Description
This Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and zesty honey-lime dressing creates a deliciously light and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
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For the Honey-Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
For the Watermelon Salad
- 1/2 watermelon, peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed
- 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, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing, toss gently to combine. Top with feta cheese and serve!
Notes
- Variations: You can add shallots or red onions, avocado cubes, or hot peppers. Season with Aleppo-style pepper flakes for added heat.
- Tips for Leftovers: Best consumed on the same day. Store leftovers in a sealed glass container for up to two days.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 143.9 kcal
- Sugar: 22.8g
- Sodium: 88.2mg
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28.2g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
