Description
This refreshing Watermelon Salad combines juicy watermelon, creamy feta, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and a bright lime dressing. Sweet, salty, tangy, and incredibly easy to make, it is the perfect summer side dish that is light and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh basil. Gently mix to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients while being careful not to break up the watermelon cubes.
- Chill: For best flavor and a refreshing taste, cover the salad and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Garnish the salad with additional fresh mint leaves and some crumbled feta cheese on top. Serve cold as a bright and delicious summer side dish.
Notes
- Use a ripe, seedless watermelon for the best flavor and texture.
- For extra crunch, add toasted pistachios or walnuts to the salad.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, substitute with additional fresh mint for a similar herbal note.
- To make the salad more substantial, incorporate avocado slices or fresh arugula.
- This salad is best enjoyed the same day as watermelon releases liquid over time, which can make the salad watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
