Description
Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese is a delightful summer dish that brings together the sweetness of watermelon, the creaminess of goat cheese, and the freshness of herbs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup English cucumber (sliced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, cucumber, goat cheese, red onion, basil, and mint.
- In a separate jar or small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Keep the salad mixture and dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg