Description
Celebrate summer with this vibrant Juneteenth watermelon salad, a delightful blend of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and fragrant mint. Drizzled with zesty lime dressing and topped with creamy feta, this dish is not only visually stunning but also a burst of refreshing flavors. Perfect for barbecues or family gatherings, it embodies the spirit of joy and unity while celebrating heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Wash and cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and cucumber; gently toss to mix.
- Add the chopped mint leaves to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey, then pour over the salad mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra mint leaves or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg