Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit, and this salad takes its cool, refreshing taste to the next level. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking for a light and healthy snack, this Watermelon Salad is a crowd-pleaser. The combination of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and the zing of citrus will leave your taste buds dancing. Let’s dive into this simple recipe!
Refreshing Watermelon Salad
This Refreshing Watermelon Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will brighten up any meal. Juicy watermelon chunks, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic mint leaves come together in a refreshing citrus dressing. Perfect for a summer picnic or as a light side dish for grilled meals.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- Serving platter or bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon seedless
- 1 cucumber sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Citrus Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, torn mint leaves, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the citrus dressing.
- Pour the citrus dressing over the watermelon salad ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
- Transfer the watermelon salad to a serving platter or bowl.
- Garnish with a few extra mint leaves for a pop of color
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this watermelon salad!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like avocado slices, black olives, or even a sprinkle of chili flakes for some heat.
- To make it ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
Nutrition
Sugar: 1gFiber: 2gCalories: 160kcalFat: 9gProtein: 4gCarbohydrates: 18g
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