Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
158 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber
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This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon pieces with salty feta cheese, super crunchy cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves.
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Ingredients
- 500 g watermelon (peeled and cubed)
- 1 Persian cucumber (sliced)
- 100 g feta cheese (cut in cubes or crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon basil (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon mint (optional) (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- salt (to taste)
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Instructions
Preparing the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Set it aside and proceed to prepare the salad ingredients.
Preparing the Salad Ingredients
- Peel the watermelon, cut it into small cubes or triangles, and place them in a large bowl. Alternatively, you can use a melon baller to scoop out small balls of watermelon.
- Wash the cucumber, and then decide whether to peel it (or leave the peel on). Cut it in half lengthwise before slicing.
- Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or simply crumble it.
- Wash, dry, and finely chop the herbs.
Assembling the Salad
- Place the watermelon, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, and chopped herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon, cucumber, and feta mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients in the bowl to evenly coat them with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- For an extra refreshing experience, refrigerate the watermelon and cucumber before assembling the salad.
- One of the main ingredients is feta cheese, so try to use a good-quality one, preferably made with sheep's milk. Avoid crumbled feta, which tends to be overly salty and dry.
- If possible, opt for seedless watermelon to save time while preparing.
- Chop the fresh leaves at the last minute, just before adding them to your salad, as they tend to turn brown if your knife isn't extremely sharp.
- Taste the dressing as you mix it. Adjust honey and lime juice quantities to find the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess
Nutrition Information
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Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
862IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 862IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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