Nothing says summer better than watermelon! While I love to eat watermelon right off the rind, it’s also nice to have a refreshing salad that combines both those sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. This Watermelon Feta and Cucumber Salad does just that! It’s refreshing, hydrating and easy to throw together. The sweet and tart dressing helps pull all the flavors together.
I have an abundance of mint in my garden during the summers, which is why I love this salad as we get to enjoy this beneficial and delicious herb in an easy way.
Ingredients
Salad
- Watermelon: seedless or remove seeds.
- Feta cheese: crumbled (may substitute with crumbled goat cheese)
- Cucumber: peeled and seeds removed. Or strips of peel removed.
- Mint: fresh mint chopped (may substitute with fresh basil or lemon balm for a different flavor profile)
Dressing
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Lime juice and zest
- Salt
Instructions
Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into cubes. Then chop the cucumber, you can remove or leave the seeds depending on preference as well as the skin. I like to remove portions of skin to give that nice presentation. Crumble the feta if not already crumbled.
Make the dressing: whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
Mix it all together: in a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, feta and mint. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
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Allow flavors to blend for 30 minutes for best results.
Serve and Enjoy!
Why You Will Love This Salad
- This salad is everything summer should be: hydrating, light , fresh, and full of flavor.
- Pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, burgers, or a grain salad or bowl.
- Whether you are headed to a backyard BBQ, picnic or want something light and refreshing, this salad hits the mark every time!
Storage
This watermelon salad is best when consumed the day it is made. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours. Give it a good stir to incorporate flavors again before serving.
If you like this fresh salad, then check out our other summer salads: Kale Quinoa and Blueberry Salad, Sesame Cucumber Salad, and our Pesto Orzo Salad.
If you make this salad please leave a comment below! Enjoy!
Watermelon Feta and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups watermelon (about ½ of a melon) – seedless chopped
- 2 cups cucumber, (large) chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled plus additional if desired
- 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime zest
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Salad Dressing
- Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
Salad
- Prepare watermelon by removing rind and chopping watermelon flesh into 1-inch cubes. Peel cucumber (or remove strips of peel), remove seeds and chop into cubes. Crumble feta.
- In large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, feta and mint. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy!
