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Watermelon cucumber salad in a white bowl with fresh herbs.
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Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Strangely irresistible, this Watermelon Cucumber Salad gets a lift from the honey lime dressing and a sprinkle of Piment D'esplette.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cucumber, feta, watermelon
Dietary Restrictions Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 139.09kcal
Author Lisa Lotts

Ingredients

FOR THE WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD:

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1" cubes
  • 3-4 mini persian cucumbers cut into ½" rounds or 1 hothouse cucumber, diced.
  • 4 ounce block feta cheese cut into ¾" dice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves chopped

FOR THE HONEY LIME DRESSING:

  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

ASSEMBLE THE WATERMELON SALAD:

  • Combine 4 cups seedless watermelon, 3-4 mini persian cucumbers and 4 ounce block feta cheese in a large bowl.

MAKE THE HONEY LIME DRESSING:

  • In a small prep bowl combine 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -- mix until well combined.  Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle the salad with 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves and serve.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed when you make it. Leftovers will keep for one day, well wrapped in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 139.09kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.67g | Protein: 5.02g | Fat: 6.33g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36g | Cholesterol: 25.23mg | Sodium: 615.81mg | Potassium: 202.69mg | Fiber: 0.69g | Sugar: 13.88g | Vitamin A: 991.99IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 152.83mg | Iron: 0.6mg