Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber
This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon pieces with salty feta cheese, super crunchy cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 158kcal
Equipment
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 500 g watermelon (peeled and cubed)
- 1 Persian cucumber (sliced)
- 100 g feta cheese (cut in cubes or crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon basil (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon mint (optional) (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
Preparing the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Set it aside and proceed to prepare the salad ingredients.
Preparing the Salad Ingredients
- Peel the watermelon, cut it into small cubes or triangles, and place them in a large bowl. Alternatively, you can use a melon baller to scoop out small balls of watermelon.
- Wash the cucumber, and then decide whether to peel it (or leave the peel on). Cut it in half lengthwise before slicing.
- Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or simply crumble it.
- Wash, dry, and finely chop the herbs.
Assembling the Salad
- Place the watermelon, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, and chopped herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon, cucumber, and feta mixture.
- Gently toss the ingredients in the bowl to evenly coat them with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra refreshing experience, refrigerate the watermelon and cucumber before assembling the salad.
- One of the main ingredients is feta cheese, so try to use a good-quality one, preferably made with sheep's milk. Avoid crumbled feta, which tends to be overly salty and dry.
- If possible, opt for seedless watermelon to save time while preparing.
- Chop the fresh leaves at the last minute, just before adding them to your salad, as they tend to turn brown if your knife isn't extremely sharp.
- Taste the dressing as you mix it. Adjust honey and lime juice quantities to find the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg