Description
A refreshing, no-cook summer salad bursting with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta, topped with a zesty honey-lime dressing – the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any warm-weather gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1½ cups cucumber, thinly sliced (Persian or English)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- For the Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and remove any seeds.
- Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion; soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes if preferred.
- Finely chop mint and basil (if using) using a chiffonade technique.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and feta.
- Drizzle with dressing and gently toss using clean hands or spoons.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Notes
For best results, use firm, sweet watermelon and chill all ingredients before assembling. Keep dressing separate until serving if preparing ahead. Substitute goat cheese or herbs like dill or cilantro for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 6.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15.8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: watermelon, cucumber, feta, summer, salad, healthy, refreshing