Mom's Summer Delight

Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, Mom's Summer Delight is the ultimate seasonal salad that elevates summer dining. This vibrant recipe combines juicy, diced watermelon and crisp cucumber slices with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, aromatic fresh mint, and a hint of red onion for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing, this salad is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of effort and no cooking. Ideal as a chilled side dish for barbecues or a stand-alone, guilt-free treat, this dish is a must-try for lovers of light and rejuvenating fare. Perfect keywords: summer salad, watermelon cucumber feta, easy no-cook recipes, refreshing side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (diced) Watermelon
• 2 cups (sliced into half-moons) Cucumber
• 1 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
• 0.5 cups (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cups (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients: Dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 4 cups). Slice the cucumber into half-moons, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh mint leaves.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint leaves, and the thinly sliced red onion.

Step 3

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the watermelon salad and gently toss everything together to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of salt or more lime juice for tanginess.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light, refreshing side dish or enjoy on its own as a summer treat. Best served chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1292.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.0

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 1740.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 56.9g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1220.8mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2099.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 35.5%