Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

8 servings
This simple and refreshing watermelon salad is made of sweet watermelon, cucumbers, creamy salty feta, fresh mint and basil. The lime-honey dressing brings this salad together, adding tang and a little extra punch. This watermelon feta salad is best prepared and served right away, but you can make the dressing up to 3 days in advance and save it in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • honey
    2 tbsp
  • lime juice
    2 tbsp
  • quality extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • salt
  • watermelon

    peeled, cut into cubes

    ½
  • english)

    or hot house cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupfuls of cubed cucumbers

    1
  • fresh mint leaves

    chopped

    15
  • fresh basil leaves

    chopped

    15
  • crumbled feta cheese

    more to your liking

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside for a moment.

  2. 2

    Make the Salad: In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.

  3. 3

    Finish and Serve: Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta and Cucumber

5.0(235)15 min8 servings144 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for the ultimate refreshing side to beat the heat? This Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber is your answer, offering a vibrant burst of flavor that's perfect for any gathering or a light meal. It’s incredibly simple to assemble, bringing together sweet, salty, and tangy notes in every bite.

What truly sets this simple watermelon salad apart is the masterful balance of sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, and creamy, salty feta. The bright lime-honey dressing serves as the perfect binder, adding a zesty tang and a hint of extra sweetness that elevates the entire dish beyond a basic fruit salad. It’s a combination designed to awaken your palate and leave you feeling refreshed.

Prepare your palate for a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. You'll experience the juicy crunch of fresh watermelon and cucumber, beautifully contrasted by the tender give of crumbled feta and the aromatic freshness of chopped mint and basil. The light yet potent lime-honey dressing coats each piece, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and tangy notes that dance on your tongue.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your taste preferences. Feel free to adjust the amount of crumbled feta cheese to be more or less, depending on how much creamy saltiness you desire. You can also play with the balance of fresh mint and fresh basil, perhaps emphasizing one herb over the other for a slightly different aromatic profile to suit your liking.

This vibrant watermelon feta salad is an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Serve it chilled for the best experience, allowing the beautiful colors and enticing aromas to make a statement on your table.

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