Watermelon Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing
Indulge in the crisp and refreshing flavors of our Watermelon Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing. This vibrant dish effortlessly combines sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant mint, all enhanced by a zesty honey lime dressing. Perfect for hot summer days, this salad serves as a delightful appetizer, a light side dish for grilled proteins, or even a standalone snack. Its colorful presentation is sure to impress at any gathering. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a nutritious and versatile salad that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mini watermelon (4 cups, cubed)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (1 cup, sliced)
- 2 ½ oz arugula
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp mint (chopped)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut it into cubes. Slice the cucumbers thinly. Chop the mint finely. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, add watermelon cubes, sliced cucumbers, arugula, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint. Drizzle with dressing and gently stir to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg