Description
A vibrant, no-cook summer salad combining sweet watermelon with tangy feta, marinated red onions, and fresh herbs. Light and refreshing, it’s perfect for gardens, barbecues, or cooling meals during heatwaves.
Ingredients
5 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Toss red onion slices with lime juice, honey, and olive oil; let marinate for at least 15 minutes
Dice cucumber and chop cilantro, setting them aside
In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, marinated onions, and diced cucumber
Top with crumbled feta and fresh cilantro
Season with sea salt and mix gently. Chill before serving
Notes
Marinate onions longer for stronger flavor
For a vegan option, substitute feta with crumbled tofu or coconut cheese
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours
Add sliced mint or basil for extra herbaceous notes
Serve with grilled chicken or shrimp for a main course option
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg