Description
Mediterranean watermelon salad brings cool summer freshness with crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and zesty mint. Tangy olive oil and bright herbs create a light, refreshing dish you’ll want to savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) sliced cucumber (in half moons)
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) thinly sliced red onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Gather and dice watermelon, feta cheese, and herbs into uniform, bite-sized pieces within a generously sized mixing vessel.
- Whisk honey and freshly squeezed lime juice in a separate small container until the liquid becomes smooth and completely integrated.
- Pour the vibrant citrus-honey dressing over the watermelon mixture, gently folding the ingredients to ensure even coating without crushing the delicate fruit pieces.
- Taste the salad and calibrate the flavor profile by incrementally adding more honey for sweetness or lime juice for tanginess, depending on personal preference.
- Transfer the salad to a chilled serving platter or individual plates, ensuring the components are evenly distributed and visually appealing.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a light sprinkle of cracked black pepper to enhance the overall sensory experience.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture and refreshing temperature of the watermelon salad, ideally within 15-20 minutes of preparation.
Notes
- Chill bowls beforehand to keep salad ingredients refreshingly cool during preparation.
- Slice watermelon chunks uniformly for consistent texture and elegant presentation.
- Select ripe, vibrant watermelon with deep red color and minimal white sections for maximum sweetness.
- Prep herbs like mint just before mixing to retain maximum fragrance and bright green color.
- Customize dressing intensity by gradually adding honey and lime, tasting as you blend for perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg