Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta
A refreshing summer salad featuring the vibrant flavors of watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, and feta, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (vegan or regular)
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped mint
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse all fruits and veggies, dice the cucumbers, slice the strawberries, and cube the watermelon.
- Assemble the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, strawberries, and watermelon.
- Add the feta and mint: Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped mint over the mixture.
- Incorporate the jalapeño (if using), giving a gentle mix.
- Dress it up: Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a small bowl, then drizzle over the salad.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving garnished with mint leaves.
Notes
For variations, consider adding diced mango, substituting feta with dairy-free options, or using balsamic vinegar for a different acidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, summer, watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, feta, refreshing, picnic