Cucumber N Watermelon Salad a Summer Delight
Elevate your summer menu with the vibrant and refreshing "Cucumber N Watermelon Salad: A Summer Delight." This crowd-pleasing dish celebrates the season's best with crisp cucumber slices and juicy, seedless watermelon cubes, perfectly balanced by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. Fresh mint leaves infuse a burst of herbal brightness, while a zesty lime-honey dressing ties it all together with a hint of sweetness and a touch of savory seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this light and hydrating salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for grilled fare. Chill it before serving, and let this summer salad showcase a symphony of flavors perfect for any sunny day.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) Seedless watermelon
- 2 medium (sliced) English cucumber
- 1 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 2 whole (juiced) Lime
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the seedless watermelon into bite-sized cubes, measuring about 4 cups. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the English cucumbers into thin rounds. If desired, you can leave the skin on for extra crunch and color. Add to the salad bowl with the watermelon.
Step 3
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the watermelon and cucumber in the bowl.
Step 4
Chop the fresh mint leaves and gently mix them into the salad for a burst of herbal freshness.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing evenly over the watermelon and cucumber mixture in the salad bowl.
Step 7
Gently toss everything together to ensure the flavors are well combined. Be careful not to break apart the watermelon cubes.
Step 8
Serve immediately, or chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy this light, refreshing summer delight!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1620.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1152.4 |
| Total Fat 75.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 133.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2335.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 106.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.0g | |
| Protein 35.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1282.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2542.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories