Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make salad that kids will love, featuring sweet watermelon, salty feta, and cool cucumber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup cubed cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt (optional, depends on feta)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
- If using, add the chopped mint or basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt (if using), and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for a short time before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of feta cheese based on your child’s preference.
- For very young children, you can cut the watermelon and cucumber into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- This salad is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg