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Close up of a salad with cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta, and cucumber. Garnished with mint leaves.

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

A refreshing summer salad with watermelon, cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and a twist of lemon.
 Michigan Harvest to Table™
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salads, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups watermelon, cubed
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 basil leaves, thinly chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Zest of ½ lemon, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place watermelon, cucumbers, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Mix gently.
  • Top with crumbled feta and lemon zest, if using.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Change it Up
  • Add ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced.
  • Add fresh mint and thyme.
  • Add cubed cantaloupe and sliced peaches or strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 73calCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 146mgFiber: 1g
Keyword 15 Minutes or Less, Easy, Fresh, Potluck, Vegetarian