Why I love strawberry watermelon cucumber salad
If you are looking for the ultimate showstopper for your next summer get-together, look no further than this strawberry watermelon cucumber salad!
I am completely obsessed with this recipe because it strikes the perfect balance of refreshing, sweet, and tangy.
And is an absolute crowd-pleaser that looks stunning on any table.
The vibrant, juicy cubes of watermelon and bright red strawberries create such a cheerful pop of color.
While the crisp cucumber and mint provide that satisfying, cool crunch that everyone loves on a warm day.
All finished off with a sweet and tart honey-lime dressing that’s the perfect finishing touch.
Looking for more summer salad recipes? You'll love Watermelon Feta Salad and Creamy Pasta Salad.
Ingredients
Here is your shopping list (for 4 servings):
- Fresh produce – 3 cups watermelon, 1½ cups cucumber, ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, 1½ cups strawberries, 1 lime.
- Dairy – ¾ cup feta cheese
- Sweetener – 1 tablespoon honey
- Oil – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Seasoning – ¼ teaspoon salt
Substitutions & Additions
- Replace the feta cheese with goat cheese if you prefer.
- You could also swap the mint for fresh basil to give it a totally different herbal vibe.
- Omit the honey from the dressing if you don’t want the extra sweetness.
- For a little crunch, add ¼ cup of toasted sunflower seeds or slivered almonds.
- Add sliced, cooked chicken breast or shrimp if you want extra protein.
- Add a pinch of chili powder to the dressing for a sweet and spicy kick.
How to make strawberry watermelon cucumber salad
1 | Prep work
The first step is to prep your ingredients:
- Chop the watermelon into small cubes until you have 3 cups.
- Slice the cucumber and strawberries so you have 1½ cups of each.
- Roughly chop the mint leaves. Leave them as fairly large pieces so that you can taste the flavor.
- Juice the lime so you have 2 Tablespoons of juice.
2 | Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
If you do not have a whisk, a fork works just as well for blending the liquids.
3 | Assemble the salad
Place your chopped watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves into a large bowl.
Slowly drizzle the dressing in a circular motion around the bowl so that it reaches all the ingredients evenly.
Use a big spoon to lift the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl, which keeps the feta from breaking apart too much.
Don’t mix too much or the cheese will break down.4 | Serve
This salad is best when it is cool and crunchy, so try to enjoy it right after you prepare it.
How to make ahead
To make ahead of time:
- Chop all your fruit and veggies and keep them in an airtight bowl or container in the fridge.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together and store them in a small jar.
- Just before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss.
Storage
If you have any leftovers, put them in an airtight container in the fridge.
It is best to eat them within 1 day because the fruit will start to release extra juice, making the salad a bit soggy over time.
Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon cubed
- 1½ cups cucumber sliced or diced
- 1½ cups strawberries halved or sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
For the dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- Chopping knife
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- 2 large spoons or salad forks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, feta and mint.3 cups watermelon, 1½ cups cucumber, 1½ cups strawberries, ¾ cup feta cheese, ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey and salt.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss until everything is lightly coated.
- Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
Substitutions
- Substitute goat cheese for the feta cheese if you prefer.
- The honey can be omitted from the salad dressing if you don’t want the extra sweetness.
Variations
- To add protein, mix in sliced cooked chicken breast or shrimp.
- Add ¼ cup sesame seeds or slivered almonds for an extra crunch.
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Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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