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Refreshing watermelon salad with cucumber and feta cheese.
Lady Maria

Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad

This Watermelon Feta Salad is a symphony of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors perfect for a hot summer day. It combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint in a light and refreshing dish that's easy to make and visually stunning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cubed watermelon
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch in size. Place the cubed watermelon in a large bowl.
  2. Prep the Cucumber: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the watermelon.
  3. Add the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If you find red onion too strong, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain well. Add the red onion to the bowl.
  4. Crumble the Feta: Crumble the feta cheese over the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. Chop the Mint: Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves. Add the chopped mint to the bowl.
  6. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. If you don't have lime juice, you can use lemon juice instead. To prevent the red onion from being too strong, soak it in ice water for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad. Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but be aware that the watermelon will release liquid over time. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving enhances the flavors beautifully.