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Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Try this Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Honey Lime Dressing for a crisp and satisfying side dish bursting with summer flavors.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cold Salad, Cucumber, Easy, Feta, Fresh Fruit, Homemade Dressing, Honey, Lime, Salad Dressing, Simple, Watermelon
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

DRESSING:

  • 3 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste

SALAD:

  • 2 lb watermelon seedless and cubed (about ½ small watermelon, weight after cutting)
  • 200 g feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • ½ small red onion finely sliced
  • 1 small cucumber diced (about 200 grams)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves finely sliced

Instructions

  • Add all your dressing ingredients into a large serving bowl and whisk well to combine. Give it a little taste and add any additional salt or pepper.
  • To the bowl add the cubed watermelon, cucumber, sliced onion, and chopped mint. Mix well to combine, then add the feta and toss again gently.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend or serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve Cold: Crispy cold watermelon makes this salad extra refreshing on a hot day.
  • Add Feta Last: Folding it in last helps keep it from breaking apart too much if you want it to maintain its square shape; but if you are using crumbled you can add it in with everything else.
  • Avoid Excess Liquid: The longer the watermelon sits, the more water is releases, drain a little before serving.
  • Ripe Watermelon: Aim for a ripe watermelon to get the sweetest and juiciest watermelon.
  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day; the longer it sits the more texture it will lose.
  • Freezer: We do not suggest freezing this salad.
  • Make Ahead: Prep the ingredients separately and combine just before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg
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