Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (vegan or regular)
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the produce: Dice the cucumber, slice the strawberries into rounds, and cube the watermelon. Place all the prepared fruits and vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the honey or agave nectar, freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, finely chopped mint, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: Optionally, chill the salad in the refrigerator for one hour to enhance flavors. Before serving, top with crumbled feta cheese and additional fresh mint for garnish. Add thinly sliced jalapeño if desired for a spicy kick.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegan feta or omit the cheese entirely.
- Chilling the salad for an hour helps to meld the flavors and makes it more refreshing.
- Add jalapeño slices carefully to control the level of spice.
- Fresh mint can be adjusted to taste or substituted with basil for a different flavor profile.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
