Description
A refreshing and vibrant watermelon salad with feta and cucumber, drizzled with a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful summer dish.
Ingredients
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Honey-Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt
Watermelon Salad
- 1/2 watermelon, peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 English or Hot House cucumber, cubed
- 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber cubes, mint leaves, basil leaves, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle dressing: Pour the honey-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of black pepper or a dash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like red onion or arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg