Watermelon Star Salads
Celebrate summer in style with this refreshing and visually stunning Watermelon Star Salad! Perfect for backyard barbecues or festive gatherings, this recipe combines the juicy sweetness of star-shaped watermelon slices with crisp mixed greens, creamy feta cheese, and a burst of freshness from cucumber and mint. Drizzled with a tangy-sweet lime and honey dressing, it’s a light yet flavorful dish that’s ideal for warm weather dining. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is a show-stopper that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Serve it as a side dish or a light main course, and let its vibrant colors and unique presentation dazzle your guests. Keywords: watermelon salad, summer recipe, easy salad, healthy summer dish, watermelon feta salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 large Seedless watermelon
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the watermelon into rounds about 1 inch thick. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many stars as possible from each round. Set aside.
Step 2
Wash and pat dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl or divide them among individual serving plates.
Step 3
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and sprinkle them over the greens.
Step 4
Add the watermelon stars on top, arranging them decoratively.
Step 5
Crumble the feta cheese over the entire salad and garnish with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and color.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired, or serve as is to preserve the star shape design.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Star Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (5165.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2183.6 |
| Total Fat 67.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g | |
| Cholesterol 133.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2434.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 388.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 304.3g | |
| Protein 55.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1322.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6291.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories