Description
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta is the quintessential summer dish that perfectly balances refreshing, sweet, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (regular or vegan)
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and dice the cucumbers, slice strawberries into rounds, and cube the watermelon. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or agave), lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill (Optional): For extra refreshment, chill in the refrigerator for about one hour before serving. Top with feta and additional mint just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fully ripe fruits to maximize sweetness. Chill for an hour to meld flavors but avoid excessive chilling to maintain crunchiness. Experiment with additional ingredients like nuts or different cheese types for variation.