Watermelon Salad with Cucumbers and Feta Recipe
A refreshing Watermelon Salad with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a bright honey-lemon dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 English cucumber, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup Feta cheese, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint (or basil)
Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized cubes of watermelon, English cucumber, and feta cheese, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Add fresh herbs: Sprinkle the freshly chopped mint or basil over the combined salad ingredients to add a bright, herbal note.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice until well blended to create a sweet and tangy dressing.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine all the flavors without breaking the delicate ingredients.
- Optional dressing alternative: For a different flavor profile, drizzle a mix of olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad instead of the honey-lemon dressing to add a savory contrast to the sweet watermelon.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon and English cucumbers for best texture and ease of eating.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance its refreshing qualities.
- Fresh herbs like mint or basil can be adjusted according to preference.
- This salad is best consumed the same day to maintain the crispness of the cucumbers and freshness of the watermelon.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, feta cheese, summer salad, honey lemon dressing, fresh herbs
