Ingredients
– 1/2 watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (about 4 cups)
– 1 English or hothouse cucumber, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
– 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
– 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or more to taste)
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice as a substitute)
– 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
1-First, prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and 1 pinch of kosher salt in a bowl; set aside.
2-In a large bowl or platter, combine the 1/2 watermelon (cubed, about 4 cups), 1 English or hothouse cucumber (peeled and cubed, about 2 cups), 15 chopped fresh mint leaves, and 15 chopped fresh basil leaves.
3-Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
4-Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🥒 English cucumbers can be used without peeling; peel and seed other varieties.
🥗 Enjoy this salad fresh the same day; store leftovers in a sealed container up to two days.
🌶️ Customize by adding shallots, avocado, jalapeño, or Aleppo pepper for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 22.8 g
- Sodium: 88.2 mg
- Fat: 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.2 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg