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This Watermelon Salad With Feta is uniquely refreshing. Made with a honey lime dressing, and fresh basil throughout every bite. Ready in 15 minutes. This salad is a summer favorite for pot lucks and BBQs. The family will love it.
Please note this recipe has been republished and updated from my original post in 2020.
Why You Will Love Watermelon Salad With Feta
Nothing says summer than a fresh juicy watermelon. There are so many ways to enjoy it but one of my favorites is with tangy feta and hydrating cucumber.
- Easy to make.
- Unexpectedly delicious with flavor.
- Crowd pleaser. Perfect for potlucks and BBQs
- Ready Quickly!
Try it with my Turkey Smash Burgers for the ultimate meal.
Tips for picking the perfect watermelon
I always look for one that is heavy (big or small it shouldn’t fell light or hallow!)
Look for a big yellow spot on the melon. This is where is was resting on the ground. If it’s a cream/yellowish color it often times means it’s ripe.
It’s also fine if they have a little dirt on them, that just means they were well taken care of and rested in the ground for a bit. These tips usually are foolproof for me and I end up with a great tasting watermelon.
Ingredient Notes
- Seedless Watermelon. One small watermelon if plenty, but feel free to grab a large one and munch on the leftovers. Cantaloupe will also work well.
- Basil. This is a must! It brings out all the flavors in this dish and it’s wonderful for a summer vibe. Be sure to use fresh basil.
- Cucumbers. I like to use an english cucumber or mini Persian cucumbers because they are bite sized and thinner skin.
- Feta. This add a great salt and creaminess to the salad.
- Seasonings. I use Tajin ( chili lime seasoning), salt and pepper.
- Fresh Lime Juice. For the “dressing”
- Whole Grain Mustard. or dijon mustard.
- Honey. This is for the lim e dressing, it’s light and it blends with the citrus perfectly.
All other ingredients and measurements are listed in the recipe card.
Steps To Make This Recipe
- Step One. Using a sharp knife, cut the watermelon from the rind. Cube the watermelon into bite sized pieces, usually I do about 1 inch or smaller. Next, cut the cucumber.
- Step Two. Add the cucumber, feta, basil, watermelon to a large serving bowl.
- Step Three. Make the dressing, pour it over the top and toss it all together well. Enjoy.
What To Serve With Watermelon Feta Salad
This recipe goes wonderfully with my Pulled Chicken Burgers, Crispy Chicken Burgers, Teriyaki Kababs Garlic Parmesan Skewers and more.
Recipe Tips
- Cube the watermelon in small bite sized pieces, evenly in size.
- Taste the dressing. You may want a touch more honey, it’s easy to customize.
- Eat the salad the day of making for the best textures.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Other Summer Salads To Try
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Watermelon Salad With Feta
Equipment
- bowls for mixing
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups watermelon, cubed , seedless. About half of a large watermelon.
- 1 english cucumber, chopped, or Persian cucumbers (about 2 cups)
- ⅓ cup feta, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Honey Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup watermelon juice , *see notes
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice , about 2 limes squeezed. More for garnish
- ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp tajin seasoning, optional! more for garnish if desired.
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard, more as needed
Instructions
- Slice watermelon into small cubes. Discard the rind. Place the cubed watermelon in a large bowl. Save ¼ cup of watermelon juice in a small mixing bowl (see notes)
- Next slice up and cube cucumbers, finely chop the basil and add to the large mixing bowl with watermelon cubes. Add the feta.
- Make the dressing. In a bowl or jar, muddle the watermelon or juice from the watermelon slicing. Add the seasonings, mustard, lime juice, honey. whisk, give it a taste and add more honey or mustard if desired.
- Add the dressing to the watermelon cucumber mixture. Toss the salad gently, garnish with extra lime slices and a dash of tajin (optional) and serve!
Notes
- Cube the watermelon in small bite sized pieces, evenly in size.
- If you don’t have much watermelon juice from the fresh watermelon, just muddle a few pieces of watermelon in a bowl or jar. This juice helps thin the dressing without taking any flavor away.
- Taste the dressing. You may want a touch more honey, it’s easy to customize.
- Eat the salad the day of making for the best textures.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
