Low Carb Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Sweet, spicy and so healthy! The Low carb watermelon salad will keep you cool like a cucumber and make your taste buds do a happy dance. With only 4 net carbs per serving you can easily meet your macros goals. Viva Summertime! (Psst, don't listen to the naysayers. If watermelon fits into your macros, you can have it once in a while).

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Keto

Keyword 15 minute recipe, gluten free

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Brandy

Equipment

Ingredients

Dressing

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 garlic clove minced
¼ teaspoon Salt * to taste

Salad

1 cup watermelon small cubes
2 cups cucumber
1 avocado * optional- small cubes
⅓ cup green onion chopped
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
¼ cup mint leaves Torn in small pieces. Basil is good too if you don't care for mint.
½ jalapeño *thinly sliced, optional
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
Carefully combine all of the salad ingredients EXCEPT FETA and drizzle with the dressing just before serving. Crumble feta on top to keep from getting soggy or serve on the side.
Serve immediately and chill any leftovers for a day or two. See post if you are making this ahead for an event.

Notes

All of the ingredients listed are included in the nutritional calculation. But feel free to pick and choose your favorites.

Nutrition