Description
Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This delightful salad features juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer BBQs, picnics, or a light lunch. With its colorful ingredients and quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, this salad not only impresses with its taste but also with its stunning presentation. Enjoy this nutritious dish that’s low in calories yet rich in flavor—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- ½ English cucumber
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- zest of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, Kosher salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, cucumber slices, red onion, halved tomatoes, and baby arugula.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and toss lightly again before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg