Cucumber Watermelon Salad
This cucumber watermelon salad is crisp, juicy, and refreshing, combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and salty feta in a light, flavorful summer side dish!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 110kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 English (hothouse) cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced or shaved red onion
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the watermelon, cucumbers, red onion, feta, mint, and basil in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional mint and/or basil if desired.
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Storage Tips
This salad is best served right after it's made, but if you have leftovers, they will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Stir leftovers gently before serving to incorporate the juices that will collect on the bottom of the container.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg