Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Feta
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad is a fresh summer side dish made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, basil, mint, and a zesty honey lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 serrano pepper (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups seedless watermelon (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 cups English cucumber (small dice)
- 15 fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 15 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (plus extra if desired)
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Add the honey, lime zest, lime juice, serrano pepper, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Assemble the Salad
- Place the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and basil in a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently until the fruit and vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve
- Sprinkle the feta over the salad.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for an extra-chilled salad.
Notes
- For a milder dressing, remove the seeds and membranes from the serrano before mincing.
- Persian cucumbers can be substituted for English cucumber.
- If serving at a cookout or picnic, keep the salad chilled until ready to serve.
- This salad pairs especially well with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, pork tenderloin, burgers, and barbecue dishes.
- Leftovers are best enjoyed the same day, as watermelon releases liquid as it sits.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 11
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