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Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad

This Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad recipe combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, then tops it with a zesty dressing and fresh mint garnish to make the perfect summer side dish.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 336kcal
Author wordpress_central_prod

Ingredients

The Salad:

  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cups watermelon cubed (around 1/2 small melon)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Sprig mint leaves for garnish
  • Pinch sea salt and black pepper

The Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

  • Dice the cucumber and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the red onion.
  • Remove the seeds and skin from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into stripes and the cubes. Set aside.
  • Combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, and sliced red onions in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and whisk to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a plate and drizzle with the dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1945IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg