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Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Honey Lime Dressing


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This chilled watermelon cucumber feta salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, featuring a delightful honey lime dressing that brings all the flavors together. It’s incredibly refreshing and comes together with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 small watermelon)
  • 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 23 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Watermelon and Cucumbers: Start by cubing your seedless watermelon into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch squares. Peel the English cucumbers and dice them to a similar size. Place both the watermelon and cucumber into a large mixing bowl.

    2. Add the Feta and Mint: Gently crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon and cucumber. If your feta comes in a block, you can easily break it apart with your fingers. Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the mixture.

    3. Whisk the Honey Lime Dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved. Make sure to taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or tartness to your preference.

    4. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared honey lime dressing evenly over the watermelon, cucumber, feta, and mint mixture in the large bowl.

    5. Gently Toss to Combine: Using a large spoon or spatula, gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is lightly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the watermelon.

    6. Chill (Optional but Recommended): For the best flavor and a truly refreshing experience, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.

    7. Serve Fresh: Once chilled, give the salad one final gentle toss and serve immediately. It’s best enjoyed fresh.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: salad
    • Method: no cook
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving

    Keywords: watermelon, cucumber, feta, salad, honey lime dressing, refreshing, side dish, easy, summer, healthy