Nothing says Summer more than this Watermelon Feta Salad! It’s bursting with so much fresh flavor! Made with juicy sweet watermelon, feta cheese for a salty kick and cucumber and red onion slices for crunch this will be your new favorite Summer side dish!

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    Easy Watermelon Feta Salad

    Watermelon is one of my favorite parts of summertime. It’s cold, juicy, refreshing, and sweet — perfect for hot weather!

    At first, this salad might seem like a weird combo. (Watermelon and feta? Really?) But trust me; these two go together perfectly. The tangy, salty feta and sweet, juicy watermelon are a match made in heaven! I love the added crunch the fresh cucumber gives and the sliced red onion gives the salad a nice bite. Trust me if you bring this to a Summer barbecue it will disappear fast!

    This salad makes an awesome lunch or light dinner. Serve with grilled chicken for some added protein and a more filling meal!

    watermelon feta salad with red onion and cucumbers

    Ingredients

    • Watermelon: Ripe fresh juicy watermelon is the base of this salad. Here’s how to pick the best watermelon!
    • Feta: Adds a nice saltiness to the salad. You can use feta cheese from a block or pre crumbled feta.
    • Red onion: Adds a nice bite to the salad. I find the red onion isn’t as strong the longer the salad sits in the fridge.
    • Cucumber: Gives the salad a nice crunch! I like using English or Persian cucumbers because you don’t have to remove the seeds.

    Vinaigrette:

    • Lemon juice: Adds a nice acidity to the dressing. You could also use fresh (not bottled) lime juice or red wine vinegar!
    • Olive oil: I recommend using a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Honey: Gives the dressing a nice sweetness. If your watermelon isn’t as sweet as you would like you could always add a bit more honey to taste.

    How To Make Watermelon Feta Salad

    • Start by cutting your watermelon. I use about a half of a small watermelon (about 5 cups total) The easiest way I have found to cut a watermelon is to slice off the top and bottom of the watermelon then cut off the sides of the watermelon. (see picture)

    cutting rind off of watermelon

    • Then I cube up half of the watermelon and reserve the other half for later.

    cubed watermelon on wooden cutting board

    • Make the dressing: Combine honey, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.

    honey lemon dressing in white bowl

    • Add the cucumbers, watermelon, red onion and feta cheese to a large bowl. Add in the honey lemon dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • You can serve immediately or let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the flavors develop.

    red onions, feta cheese, cucumber and watermelon in a large bowl

    Variations

    • Switch up the dressing! You could use balsamic vinegar or lime juice in place of the lemon juice!
    • Add fresh herbs! Mint, basil or parsley would all be delicious in this salad!
    • Add more fruit! Strawberries, halved cherry tomatoes, or sliced peaches would be great with this salad.
    • Add some nuts! Walnuts, pecans, sliced almonds, or pistachios would add a nice crunch.

    Storage Instructions

    This Watermelon Salad is best served within a day or two. The cucumbers and watermelon can get pretty mushy after two days.

    watermelon cucumber feta salad in large clear bowl

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    Watermelon Feta Salad

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    Nothing says Summer more than this Watermelon Feta Salad! It's bursting with so much fresh flavor! Made with juicy sweet watermelon, feta cheese for a salty kick and cucumber and red onion slices for crunch this will be your new favorite Summer side dish!
    Servings: 6
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes

    Ingredients 

    Watermelon Feta Salad

    • 5 cups watermelon, cubed
    • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
    • 3 cups cucumber, sliced
    • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Honey Lemon Dressing

    Instructions 

    Watermelon Feta Salad

    • Add the cucumbers, watermelon, red onion and feta cheese to a large bowl. Add in the honey lemon dressing and toss to combine.
      Season with salt and pepper to taste.You can serve immediately or let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the flavors develop.

    Honey Lemon Dressing

    • Combine honey, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 822IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

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