Watermelon Cucumber Salad
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5
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Description
This salad combines juicy, seedless watermelon cubes with chopped Persian cucumbers for a crisp and refreshing base. A dressing is prepared by whisking extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper, which adds a sophisticated sweet and tangy note. The dressing is poured over the fruit and vegetables just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade-cut to release their aroma, and crumbled feta cheese are added on top, contributing herbal brightness and salty creaminess that complement the watermelon’s sweetness and cucumber's crispness. The salad offers a vibrant contrast of textures and flavors suitable as a light side dish or summer appetizer.
To preserve the salad's texture, it is recommended to mix the dressing with the salad ingredients immediately before serving rather than in advance. This ensures the watermelon and cucumbers retain their optimal freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups watermelon cubed, seedless
- 4 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup basil chiffonade, fresh leaves
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing. Set aside until ready to serve the salad.
- Place the watermelon and cucumbers in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad. Add the feta cheese and basil on top and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For best texture and freshness, prepare the salad components ahead, but combine with dressing only just before serving.
- This salad is best served immediately after tossing to prevent the ingredients from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1141IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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