Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Brighten up your summer meals with this Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta—a refreshing and colorful dish that combines sweet, juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and succulent strawberries topped with creamy feta. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light snack on warm days, it comes together in just 15 minutes! Enjoy it chilled for an even more refreshing experience, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular)
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint
- 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
- Prepare the fruits and vegetables by dicing the cucumber and cubing the watermelon. Slice the strawberries into rounds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or agave), lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
- Combine the prepared fruits and vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. Top with crumbled feta and fresh mint before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg