Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
This Watermelon Feta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish! It's fresh, colorful, and ready in minutes. This salad is made up of juicy watermelon cubes paired with crisp cucumber, thinly sliced red onions, fragrant mint and basil, and topped with creamy feta cheese. A light honey-lime dressing ties everything together for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Servings: 10
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
Honey Lime Dressing
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Watermelon Feta Salad
- 10 cups Diced watermelon (about 1 small - medium watermelon)
- 2 cups Cucumber chopped
- 1.5 cups Red Onions thinly sliced
- 8 oz Feta cheese chopped
- 1/3 cup Fresh Mint chopped
- 1/3 cup Fresh Basil chopped
- Balsamic glaze for garnish
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
Honey Lime Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, and salt, until smooth. Set aside.
Watermelon Feta Salad Base
- Start by thinly slicing or chopping a red onion. Allow the sliced red onion to soak in water for 10 minutes to create a milder flavor. Set aside to soak.
- Prepare your watermelon. Use a knife or melon baller to create watermelon cubes. Place them in a large bowl. Chop the cucumber and feta cheese. Place these to the same large bowl. Drain red onions from water and place these in the large bowl as well. If you are not ready to serve the salad yet, pause at this step until you are ready to serve. If you are ready to serve, proceed with tossing in the garnishes.
- Before serving, chop and sprinkle fresh mint and basil leaves. Drizzle honey lime dressing on top and toss ingredients to combine. Finish by drizzling on a balsamic glaze, serve, and enjoy! TIP: If you think you will have leftovers, hold off on adding dressing until you're ready to serve.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients Matter: Fresh mint, lime juice, and feta cheese help create the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and refreshing flavors.
- Serving Tip: This watermelon salad is best served cold straight from the refrigerator on warm days.
- Additions & Variations: Try adding cucumber, blueberries, or avocado for variety
- Feta Options: Block feta crumbled fresh tends to have better flavor and texture compared to pre-crumbled feta.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Texture Tip: Watermelon naturally releases juice as it sits, so stir gently before serving if needed.
- Make Ahead Tip: Prep the ingredients ahead of time, but combine everything shortly before serving for the freshest presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg