Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Salad featuring strawberries and feta. This dish is a visual feast, combining the juiciness of watermelon, the crispness of cucumber, and the sweetness of strawberries, all topped with crumbled feta cheese for a delightful tang. Perfect for picnics or barbecues, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1.5 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
- 1.5 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 0.5 tbsp finely chopped mint
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 0.5 cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular), 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Dice the cucumbers, slice the strawberries, and cube the watermelon. Combine these fresh ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk Together Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix honey (or agave), lime juice, lime zest, finely chopped mint, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat without mashing the fruits.
- Chill: For an extra refreshing experience, chill the salad in the refrigerator for about one hour before serving.
- Serve: Top with crumbled feta and fresh mint just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg