Description
This vibrant watermelon feta salad features juicy melon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh herbs, all brought together with a zesty lime-garlic dressing. A perfect summer dish!
Ingredients
🔹 For the Dressing: • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice • ½ clove garlic, minced • ¼ teaspoon sea salt 🔹 For the Salad: • 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon • 1 cup diced cucumber (English or Persian preferred) • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese • 1 avocado, cubed (optional but recommended) • ⅓ cup fresh mint or basil leaves, torn • ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for heat) • Sea salt to taste
Instructions
1. **Make the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined. 2. **Assemble the Salad Base:** On a large serving platter or in a bowl, arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion. 3. **Add Toppings:** Sprinkle feta, avocado, mint (or basil), and chili slices (if using) over the top. 4. **Drizzle and Season:** Drizzle half the dressing over the salad. Gently toss or leave layered. Add more dressing and sea salt to taste. 5. **Serve Immediately:** Best served chilled as a refreshing side or light main dish for hot summer days.
Notes
Avoid assembling too far in advance to preserve the texture. Arugula, toasted nuts, or a splash of balsamic glaze can be great additions for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side dish
- Method: Tossed / Fresh
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg