Feta, Watermelon & Cucumber Salad
This refreshing feta, watermelon & cucumber salad is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crisp flavours.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Salad
- 1 cucumber smashed and sliced
- 1/2 watermelon peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 1/2 red onion finely sliced
- 1 pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp chilli flakes optional
Instructions
Dressing
- Dressing: Combine all ingredients into a jar. Shake until well combined and you have a creamy and smooth consistency.
Salad
- Salad: Add all ingredients into a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing all over and gently toss through the salad until well combined.
- Serve: Serve immediately as the salad will get soggy if it sits for too long.
Notes
- Serve fresh – the salad is best enjoyed as soon as it is made because watermelon and cucumber release water, which can make everything soggy if it sits too long
- Smash the cucumber – lightly smashing the cucumber before chopping helps it absorb more of the lime and olive oil dressing, giving extra flavour and texture
- Use cold ingredients – chilling the watermelon, cucumber, and feta before making the salad keeps it crisp and extra refreshing
- Dress just before serving – adding the dressing too early will draw out moisture from the fruit and vegetables
- Freshly squeezed lime – use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the brightest flavour
- Tear mint leaves – tearing rather than chopping helps preserve their aroma and prevents bruising
- Adjust the spice – add as much or as little chili as you like, or leave it out entirely for a milder salad
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1786IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
