Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this vibrant Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese! This colorful dish combines juicy, sweet watermelon with creamy goat cheese, creating a delightful contrast that appeals to the senses. Enhanced by fresh herbs and a zesty lime dressing, it’s a perfect side for any BBQ or picnic. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this salad not only bursts with flavor but also adds an eye-catching presentation to your table. Ideal as a light lunch or a standout side dish, it’s sure to be a favorite among family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, halved and sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber, goat cheese, red onion, basil, and mint.
- In a separate jar or small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Keep the salad mixture and dressing separate until ready to serve. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg