Watermelon Salad Recipe
A refreshing salad combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic herbs, topped with creamy feta cheese. Perfect for summer days or as a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
- ½ large Watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 large Cucumber, cubed (English or Hot House)
- 15 leaves Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 15 leaves Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing. Set it aside to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In a large bowl or serving platter, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumbers, and chopped fresh herbs. Mix gently so that the ingredients remain intact.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese right before serving.
- Enjoy this vibrant watermelon salad while it's fresh for the best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh, in-season ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced freshness.
- Adjust dressing to taste and consider adding other fruits for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g
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