Friday, 19 June 2026

Watermelon Tea-cup Salad ... perfect when the weather gets hot


As regular readers will know, I do like my cup of tea, but how about this! Watermelon salad in a tea-cup!

This recipe is from Lee Holmes, and she writes:-
"This dainty salad is a gorgeous, refreshing snack, light meal or post-meal enjoyment that will provide instant refreshment as well as a welcomed hit of hydration and nutrients. Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but every juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as lycopene and beauty-boosting antioxidants that help keep your complexion glowing all summer long...

Ingredients
Serves 3
350 g (12 oz/2 cups) diced seedless watermelon
90 g (31/4 oz/2 cups) baby English spinach leaves
Small handful of mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
60 g (21/4 oz/ 1/2 cup) crumbled goat’s cheese

Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lime juice
Handful of coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
130 g (41/2 oz/ 1/2 cup) sheep’s milk yogurt (available from supermarkets)
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, then divide between three wide-mouthed teacups, mugs or bowls. Spoon the dressing on top and serve immediately.

Supercharged tip
Keep the salad and dressing separate until just before serving, then when you’re ready to eat spoon the dressing on top."
Image and recipe from Lee Holmes here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

32 comments:

  1. This looks beautiful, tasty and refreshing, Jan!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love watermelon and this looks like such a fun and refreshing salad. Thanks Jan!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

    ReplyDelete
  4. We like watermelon in summer--it is so refreshing! This weekend we clebrate Father's Day and we are having a backyard barbecue for the entire family. We bought an extrsa large watermelon and this will be a nice way to use up leftovers.during the week.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Salad in a teacup!! Perfect for me.

    ReplyDelete
  6. It looks delicious but I'd have it in a big bowl.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Looks good, Jan and I must do that.

    ReplyDelete
  8. That does look refreshing. I never would have thought of putting watermelon in a salad like that.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Great recipe, if I find a watermelon somewhere I'll try it... Thanks!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. This is a really great recipe, and in this heat, the mug-sized portion is plenty!
    Happy day, hugs Elke

    ReplyDelete
  11. It's looking delicious for hot days. Have a nice weekend !

    ReplyDelete
  12. A teacup full of watermelon salad may surprise devoted tea drinkers, but it looks like a wonderfully fresh and colourful way to enjoy summer flavours.

    ReplyDelete
  13. This would be perfect when the days are beastly hot

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sounds good and summer is finally on the way!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Dear Jan!
    A delicious watermelon salad. No dressing for me. I don't eat yogurt, milk, or cream.
    Hugs and best regards.

    ReplyDelete
  16. The salad sounds refreshing and I love the idea of serving in a mug...

    ReplyDelete
  17. Can't go wrong with watermelon :-D

    ReplyDelete
  18. Yes, we do that; also with Feta cheese.

    God bless.

    ReplyDelete
  19. First of all I love your teacups and the salad is great! Thanks for the share Jan, have a super weekend. All the best, Denise

    ReplyDelete
  20. Hello Jan,
    The watermelon salad sounds delicious, I will have to try it soon.
    Have a happy weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  21. I have a feeling we'll see this on my summer menu! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Oh yes!! this looks wonderful!!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. ...could I have a larger bowl full?

    ReplyDelete
  24. that sounds interesting, I have never had watermelon inside anything before, just always ate it on it's own!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I love a good watermelon salad, and this one sounds delicious. And that dressing sounds great too.

    ReplyDelete
  26. That mini salad looks very pretty in the mug. I have seen cake in mugs before but not a salad.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Delightful. I just wrote a comment to you about how I eat from cups/mugs too. So fun.

    ReplyDelete
  28. I am completely in love with watermelon lol
    So nice to learn this recipe dear Jan🥰

    ReplyDelete
  29. Una ensalada muy refrescante. Besos.

    ReplyDelete
  30. What a beautiful and refreshing looking dish for the heat of summer. Thanks, Kitty!

    ReplyDelete

The lowcarb team value your comments. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to our blog. Please note! negative comments and insults from anonymous idiots, with nothing to add to the debate will not be authorised. However, we welcome constructive criticism.

The best of health to you and yours.

Eddie