Description
Discover the ultimate summer refreshment with our Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta. This vibrant dish combines the crispness of cucumbers, the juicy sweetness of watermelon and strawberries, and the tangy flavor of feta cheese. Enhanced by fresh mint, this salad is a delightful addition to any picnic, barbecue, or sunny day at home. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Enjoy this colorful salad as a side dish or a light lunch that will keep you cool and satisfied all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1.5 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular)
- Fresh mint
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice cucumber, slice strawberries, and cube watermelon; combine in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together honey (or agave nectar), lime juice, lime zest, finely chopped mint, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Combine: Pour dressing over salad ingredients; toss gently to coat.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate for one hour before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg