Description
This vibrant Strawberry Watermelon Salad features a delightful mix of sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a refreshing addition to summer meals or gatherings, perfect for a light and healthy side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the Fruits and Vegetables: Rinse strawberries, watermelon, cucumber, and mint leaves under cold water.
- Hull and Slice the Strawberries: Remove the green tops and slice strawberries into thin pieces.
- Cube the Watermelon: Cut watermelon in half, then into quarters. Remove the rind and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the Cucumber: Peel if desired, slice in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and chop into small cubes.
- Slice the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired to mellow the flavor.
- Chop the Mint: Stack mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice into thin ribbons.
- Prepare the Feta Cheese: Crumble feta cheese into small pieces if using.
- Combine the Dressing Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
- Season the Dressing: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting sweetness or tanginess as desired.
- Combine the Fruits and Vegetables: In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, watermelon, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the Mint and Feta: Sprinkle chopped mint and crumbled feta over the mixture.
- Drizzle the Dressing: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Taste and Adjust: Check seasoning and adjust with salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Toss gently before serving and transfer to a serving bowl or plates, garnishing with extra mint if desired.
- Enjoy: Perfect for summer picnics or as a refreshing side dish!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup.
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- To revive leftovers, add fresh mint and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes