Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
This fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe is a quick and refreshing summer side dish made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, red onion, fresh herbs, lime juice, and olive oil. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, nut free, no cook, and ready in about 10 minutes.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup sliced feta
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced and halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (or 3/4 tsp regular salt)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
- Thinly slice the feta into small squares, about 1/2-inch wide and 1/4-inch thick or thinner.
- Slice the English cucumber into thin semi-circles
- Slice the red onion lengthwise into thin strips.
- Chop the mint leaves and cilantro, or basil, into small shreds.
- Assemble the salad directly on a serving platter or in a large, shallow bowl.
- Layer the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Toss lightly to distribute, being careful not to break up the watermelon.
- Sprinkle the chopped herbs over the salad.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over everything, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served right after assembling. As it sits, juice from the watermelon will collect at the bottom of the dish.
- For extra crunch, add diced jicama and increase the cilantro slightly.
- For a chili-lime variation, use Tajín seasoning instead of salt and black pepper.
- For a different salty flavor, swap the feta with cotija cheese.
- Fresh basil may be used in place of cilantro.