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Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber
This Watermelon Salad combines fresh watermelon cubes, crisp English cucumber, chopped mint and basil, and crumbly feta cheese, all dressed with a honey-lime vinaigrette. The contrast between the sweet watermelon, cooling cucumber, fragrant herbs, and salty feta creates a refreshing salad with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, ideal for warm weather meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
1439 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Honey-Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil I used Greek Early Harvest, quality
- pinch salt
For the Watermelon Salad
- 1/2 watermelon peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers)
- 15 mint chopped, fresh leaves
- 15 basil leaves chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup feta cheese more to your liking, crumbled
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!
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Notes
- Consider adding shallots, red onions, avocado cubes, or hot peppers for variation and extra flavor.
- A dash of Aleppo-style pepper flakes can be added to introduce a mild heat with sweet undertones.
- Due to its watery nature, consume leftovers the same day or store in a sealed container for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143.9kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
28.2g
(9%)
Protein
4.1g
(8%)
Fat
3.4g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
88.2mg
(4%)
Potassium
390.1mg
(8%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
22.8g
(46%)
Vitamin A
1760.8IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
25.7mg
(29%)
Calcium
32.4mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1439
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143.9kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 8% |
| Fat | 3.4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 88.2mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 390.1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 22.8g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1760.8IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 25.7mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 32.4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.