Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint
This cucumber watermelon salad is pure summer flavor in every bite. Sweet, salty, tangy, and herb-fresh, it’s the kind of side dish that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups sliced mini cucumbers
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, see notes
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
The Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons EACH: honey and lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons EACH: honey and lime juice, ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
- To a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumbers, mint, basil, red onion, and feta cheese.5 cups cubed watermelon, 2 cups sliced mini cucumbers, ½ cup fresh mint, ½ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup feta cheese
- Pour the dressing over the top and gently mix to combine. Serve right away.
Notes
A mandolin is best for thinly slicing the onion.
Cheee: If you don't have feta, goat cheese also tastes great in this salad.
Herbs: If you're a cilantro fan, add a handful to switch up the flavors.
Serving: 1 = 1/6th of the recipe, Calories: 172kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 272mg, Potassium: 266mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 965IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 1mg