Experience the epitome of summer freshness with our versatile Watermelon Salad recipes. Start by selecting a ripe and juicy watermelon, the star of this vibrant dish. Cut it into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller for a playful presentation.
Enhance the sweetness with complementary fruits like ripe strawberries, tangy kiwi, or succulent pineapple. The variety of fruits creates a colorful and flavorful medley, providing a burst of freshness in every forkful.
For a touch of herbaceousness, add fresh mint or basil leaves. The aromatic herbs elevate the overall profile of the salad, adding a delightful and fragrant layer to the sweet and juicy fruits.
Consider introducing a salty and savory element with crumbled feta or goat cheese. The cheese provides a creamy and tangy contrast, enhancing the complexity of flavors in the salad.
Create a simple dressing using a mix of lime or lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. The dressing adds a zesty and sweet note that ties all the ingredients together, creating a harmonious balance.
For a crunchy texture, sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or pumpkin seeds. The nuts contribute depth and a satisfying crunch, making the salad more fulfilling and satisfying.
Gently toss the ingredients in the dressing, ensuring an even coating. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for a brief period, allowing the flavors to meld and enhancing its overall refreshing quality.
Serve the Watermelon Salad as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or summer gatherings. Its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and harmonious flavors make it a crowd-pleaser, capturing the essence of summer in every delicious bite.
Immerse yourself in the delightful combination of juicy watermelon, assorted fruits, fragrant herbs, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts. These Watermelon Salad recipes promise a refreshing and versatile culinary experience, perfect for embracing the essence of summer.
Watermelon Salad Recipe | S2Recipes
Details Watermelon Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 15
Ingredients For Watermelon Salad Recipes
1 cup sliced red onion, cut lengthwise
3 tablespoons lime juice
15 cups cubed watermelon
3 cups cubed English cucumber
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
cracked black pepper, to taste
sea salt, to taste
Instructions: Watermelon Salad Recipes
Step 1: Place red onion slices in a small bowl; pour over lime juice. Allow onions to marinate while assembling the salad.
Step 2: Gently combine watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl; season with black pepper. Toss watermelon salad with marinated onions and season with sea salt just before serving.
Wonderful summer salad but needs to be eaten within 24 hours. If cilantro isn't your thing, you could switch out with basil or mint. Maybe try adding a little bit of cayenne if you feel daring. :-)
This had a moderately interesting taste when super fresh, but shortly thereafter it turned into the ugliest dish I’ve ever made. This made it difficult for me to present or enjoy. This dish turned quite watery and looked like a moldy tomato soup. Most of it uwent to waste. I believe the ratings on this one are generous. I was not impressed.
I made this salad for an event I had planned. The members raved about it and they all wanted the recipe. Very tasty and refreshing!
Super refreshing! - I skipped the Feta altogether, (though about using Gorgonzola) … shaved the red onions super thin, used half Lime and half Lemon juice, ...and for SURE a large drizzle of Olive Oil! (Makes it more of a 'proper' salad in my opinion)…and, having the watermelon well-chilled prior to assembling will be beneficial.
Delicious!!!! Made it for a dear friend's birthday party and it was a hit. Used key lime juice.
Not sure lime juice did anything. Maybe vinegar would be better. But still a good recipe. Had to downsize to 3 servings, due to watermelon available, and we’re only two. REALLY ODD measurements, hubby winged it!
Refreshing. Go easy on the onions. It overpowered the watermelon.
Dinner’s Ready!
Delicious and refreshing! I followed this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. Wonderful variety of flavors that compliment each other. NOTE: Marinating the onions in the lime juice is an important step. I will definitely be making this again.
