Watermelon Salad by @shonda1020

15 min
Easy

6 servings

🍉

1 kg (about 1.5 L cubed)

Watermelon

🥒

400 g

Persian Cucumbers

🍓

230 g

Strawberries

🥜

70 g

Pistachio Pieces

🧀

85 g

Feta Cheese

🍋

30 ml

Lime Juice

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧂

0.4 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Cube 1/2 watermelon into bite-size pieces, yielding about 6 to 7 cups.

    watermelon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/7

    Halve and thinly slice the 4 Persian cucumbers.

    Persian cucumber
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/7

    Hull and thinly slice the strawberries.

    strawberries
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/7

    Transfer the watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, pistachio pieces, and crumbled feta cheese to the large mixing bowl.

    watermelon
    Persian cucumber
    strawberries
    pistachio pieces
    feta cheese
    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/7

    Whisk the 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and pinch of salt in the small bowl.

    lime juice
    olive oil
    salt
    🥣small bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄salad spoon

  6. Step 6/7

    Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.

    watermelon
    Persian cucumber
    strawberries
    pistachio pieces
    feta cheese
    lime juice
    olive oil
    salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄salad spoon

  7. Step 7/7

    Refrigerate the salad until serving to keep it chilled and refreshing.

    watermelon
    Persian cucumber
    strawberries
    pistachio pieces
    feta cheese
    🥣large mixing bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Nuts, Dairy, Oil, Seasoning

Ingredients

Watermelon, Persian cucumbers, Strawberries, Pistachio pieces, Feta cheese, Lime juice, Olive oil, Salt

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Pescatarian, Low calorie, Mediterranean diet

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Total sugars: 18g, Fat: 12g, Saturated fat: 3.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 480mg, Calcium: 170mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Sodium: 290mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 55mg, Vitamin A: 780IU, Vitamin B6: 0.2mg, Vitamin K: 15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large mixing bowl, small bowl, measuring spoons, salad spoon

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish, Appetizer

Occasions

Summer, Picnic, Barbecue, Potluck, Lunch, Brunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@shonda1020

Origin

Cuisine

American, Mediterranean-inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Crisp, Crunchy, Creamy, Tender

Flavors

Sweet, Tangy, Salty, Fresh, Nutty, Fruity

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Do not leave out for more than 2 hours because the salad contains feta cheese.), fridge : 1440 min (Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F.,For best texture, consume within 24 hours.,The watermelon will release liquid over time; toss gently before serving.), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because watermelon, cucumber, and feta become watery and lose their texture after thawing.)