Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta is the quintessential summer dish, bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and crumbled feta cheese for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light lunch, its incredibly easy to prepareready in just 15 minutes! The combination of sweet fruits and tangy feta creates a balanced taste that’s sure to impress your guests. Customize it further by adding jalapeos for a spicy kick or swapping feta for vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped mint
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all produce.
- Dice cucumbers and cube watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice strawberries into rounds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey/agave nectar, lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, watermelon, and fresh mint.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until well coated.
- Optional: Chill for one hour before serving and top with crumbled feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg