Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and sweet strawberries, all topped with tangy feta cheese and fresh mint. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad offers not only a burst of flavors but also a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests. With its hydrating properties and healthy ingredients, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy summer’s bounty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (vegan or regular)
- Fresh mint for garnish
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice strawberries into rounds.
- Cube watermelon into similar sizes.
- In a bowl, combine honey or agave nectar, lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt; whisk until blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, add prepared cucumber, strawberries, watermelon, and optional jalapeño.
- Pour dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving if desired. Just before serving, top with crumbled feta and additional mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg