Refreshment Salad

Brighten up your table with this Refreshment Salad, a perfect blend of summer flavors and crisp textures! This vibrant dish combines mixed salad greens, juicy watermelon cubes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy crumbled feta, all accented with the fresh aroma of chopped mint leaves. The zesty lime dressing, balanced with a touch of honey and olive oil, adds a light and refreshing finish, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a breezy, healthy meal, this watermelon and feta salad is a must-try for warm weather dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups watermelon
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, removing any seeds if necessary. Add the watermelon cubes to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 5

Finely chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them across the top of the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 6

To make the dressing, zest the lime and squeeze its juice into a small bowl. Add olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper, whisking until well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients. Be careful not to crush the watermelon cubes.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer, side, or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1135.1 grams (1135.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	884

Total Fat 62.00g	79%
Saturated Fat 24.60g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 2376mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 64.40g	23%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 33.80g
Protein 30.00g	60%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1050mg	81%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1722mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 27.5%