Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese
Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese is a refreshing and delightful dish that embodies the flavors of summer. Bursting with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy elements.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Manual Juicer
- Shaker jar or small mixing bowl for the dressing
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Serving plate or bowl
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 6 small limes
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the Salad
- 4-5 cups cubed seedless watermelon about half a large watermelon
- 1 cup baby cucumbers sliced in half moons (about 3 small)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 8 ounce goat cheese crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons torn mint leaves
Instructions
- Place lime juice and sugar in a shaker jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake or stir until they are completely dissolved. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil. Shake again until well mixed. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place watermelon, cucumbers, onion, half of the goat cheese, and mint leaves. Gently toss until combined.
- Add about ⅔rds of the dressing, and gently toss.
- Transfer to a serving plate or bowl. Top with the remaining half of the goat cheese, and more mint if desired. Drizzle with the rest of the dressing if desired.
Notes
Storage and Freezing
This salad is best served when made, but you may refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two. You can proceed through step 2, combine the salad ingredients, and cover for 30-45 minutes before serving. You will need to pour off any accumulated juices before putting the dressing on the salad, or it may dilute the dressing. For more tips and tricks, see the full blog post.Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1063IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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