Description
A colorful and refreshing summer salad featuring juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, all tossed with fresh herbs and a zesty lime-garlic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint or basil
- Optional: Thinly sliced jalapeño or serrano pepper
- For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and sea salt until well combined.
- Arrange the base: On a large platter or in a salad bowl, spread out the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add toppings: Drizzle half of the dressing over the base. Then add the cubed avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped herbs, and optional sliced pepper.
- Final touch: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocado for maximum creaminess.
- For extra heat, add more jalapeño or a pinch of red chili flakes.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossed, No-cook
- Cuisine: Summer, Fresh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, avocado salad, cucumber salad, lime dressing, summer recipe, gluten-free