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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Chloe Arnold
Watermelon salad is my favorite! Why have I never made it like this before though? This was delicious and everyone loved it.
Clarice
This looks really refreshing and a nice change from the heavier salads that you usually have. My husband loves watermelons but I don’t think he has tried a watermelon salad. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Will try making this at home.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Clarice! Enjoy!
Bedabrata Chakraborty
The recipe I’m sure tastes great. But the dish looks so gorgeous. The play or the colours is a photographer’s delight!.
Kary
Watermelon! yay! and like the lime juice and mint like you suggested—super refreshing and perfect for the heat lately.
Angela
This Watermelon Salad turned out so delicious! Perfect for summer…I can’t wait to make it again…YUM!!
Paula
Absolutely incredible salad recipe! Even my kids wanted in on this one, which is a huge win!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Paula! So happy that they liked it.
Antonia
Thank you for this. I shall try it out soon. Seems a great salad to make especially during hot weather. Good for hydrating.
jerry
I just tried your Watermelon Salad recipe, and it was a hit at our family BBQ! The combination of sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and salty feta in that lime-honey dressing was refreshing. Thanks for sharing such a simple yet flavorful summer dish—I’ll be making this again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jerry! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Beeb
This is the perfect salad. It’s healthy, delicious, interesting, and easy. I really love the interplay of the watermelon, feta, and basil.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Beeb! So do we!
Stacie k
A watermelon salad? I didn’t even know you could do that. I MUST try it out!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stacie! Enjoy!