Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
If you’re searching for a light and refreshing dish to brighten up your summer meals, look no further than this Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and luscious strawberries, all harmoniously topped with creamy feta cheese and fragrant mint. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish for weeknight dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients to keep you feeling energized on warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- ½ cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular)
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint
- 1 ½ tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped mint
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits and veggies by washing and dicing cucumbers, slicing strawberries, and cubing watermelon. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together honey (or agave), lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- For an enhanced flavor experience, chill the salad in the fridge for about an hour before serving. Top with crumbled feta and fresh mint before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg