Description
A vibrant, refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh herbs, topped with a zesty lime dressing. Optional chili and avocado give it extra depth and flavor.
Ingredients
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- For the Salad:
- 5 cups cubed watermelon (seedless preferred)
- 1 heaping cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed (optional)
- ⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
- ½ serrano or jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- For the Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large platter or in a salad bowl, arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with half of the dressing.
- Top with crumbled feta, avocado (if using), fresh mint or basil, and sliced chili pepper if desired.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over the top.
- Finish: Season to taste with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use chilled ingredients for best results. Swap mint for basil depending on your flavor preference. Optional chili adds heat, while avocado provides creaminess. Serve within 30 minutes for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: undefined