This Watermelon Salad combines the unique flavors of crisp cucumber, salty feta cheese, sweet red onion, garden-fresh mint, and sweet watermelon in a lightly sweetened lime drizzle. It is one fabulous summer salad with tons of flavor and texture.
The sweet and salty combination hits the mark, and the flavors complement each other well. The salad comes together quickly and easily, making it great for last-minute get-togethers and cookouts.
How to Make Watermelon Salad
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
First, cut all your watermelon, cucumbers, and red onion and combine them in a large bowl. Then whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and honey. Drizzle in the dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh mint. I usually pick a wide white bowl so the colors in this beautiful salad pop.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Lime juice: Fresh is best. Lemon juice can be substituted for the lime juice.
- Watermelon: Seedless watermelon is the way to go. Most watermelons grown are considered seedless. Seedless means that the seeds are white edible seeds like those in a cucumber.
- Cucumber: English cucumbers and garden cucumbers work in this salad. If using garden cucumbers, remove the seeds before slicing.
- Feta: Buy a small block of feta cheese packed in brine and crumble it yourself. It will taste less salty and be less dry.
- Mint leaves: Other fresh herbs to try with this salad include fresh basil, thyme, and arugula.
Preparation Tips
- This salad is best prepared only a few hours in advance because watermelon and cucumbers are mostly water.
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized 1-inch cubes.
- Sprinkle the mint and feta on right before serving.
- Fresh mint grows very well in gardens or flower beds. Our mint plant comes back every year. However, replace the plant every four years for the best flavor and aroma.
More Summer Salad
Watermelon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 5 cups watermelon cubes
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves or mint ribbons
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and honey.
- In a large bowl combine watermelon, cucumber and red onion.
- Drizzle in the dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with feta and mint. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
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Jenny
I had never tried watermelon salad before, but this was so good! It was super refreshing and so tasty.
Carina
I love how simple but fancy this feels at the same time. This is the kind of salad you bring to a BBQ, and everyone asks for the recipe. Adding this to my “I wanna impress people but don’t wanna sweat” list!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Carina! Enjoy!