Description
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad made with juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint. Lightly dressed with lime, olive oil, and honey, this salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a healthy snack. Optional feta adds a savory contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or basil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1–2 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Cube the watermelon, slice the strawberries, and chop the cucumber into bite-size pieces.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix the fruits and cucumber with chopped mint.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup.
- Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season: Add sea salt to taste.
- Garnish: Top with crumbled feta (if using) and more mint or basil before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature for peak freshness.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for best texture.
- Add arugula or baby spinach for a leafy green version.
- Skip the feta for a fully vegan dish, or substitute with vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Summer, Healthy, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg