This refreshing watermelon basil salad is full of healthy ingredients like fresh blueberries, sliced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese. It's tossed in a simple lime dressing and makes for the perfect summer side dish!
1 ½cupsEnglish cucumber, peeled and cut into quarter moons
1cupfresh blueberries
¼cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
⅓ - ½cupcrumbed feta cheese
Lime Dressing:
1 -2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
3tbspfresh lime juice, about 1 - 2 limes
1tbsphoney, for optional sweetness
½tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
Instructions
Add watermelon, cucumber, blueberries, basil, and feta to a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing on top of the watermelon salad and gently toss to combine. I recommend tasting it and then adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
Sprinkle with extra feta crumbles for serving, and enjoy!
Notes
Make it Dairy-Free: Remove the feta cheese and substitute it with 1 avocado cut up into small cubes.Feta: You can also use crumbled goat cheese.Leftovers: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.