Description
Enjoy a refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad that combines sweet, juicy watermelon with crunchy cucumber for the ultimate summer dish. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch on warm days. Tossed with fresh herbs and drizzled with a tangy lime dressing, it delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether served as a side to grilled chicken or enjoyed on its own, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with hydration and nutrients. Elevate your summer meals with this colorful and nutritious dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon (about 4 cups, cubed)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (about 1 cup, sliced)
- 3 ounces plant-based feta cheese (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Olive oil to taste
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and slice the cucumbers. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, cubed plant-based feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salad mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled on plates or directly from the mixing bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg