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Published: June 19, 2018 Last Modified: June 1, 2019 By Sara 45 Comments

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber

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This watermelon salad is full of sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and mint, all tossed in an easy lime dressing. A simple yet unusual summer salad that’s sure to get rave reviews.

Watermelon feta salad is one of those flavor combinations that sounds odd, but just works SO well together. Add some crisp and refreshing cucumbers and mint to the mix, and you’ve got a fresh and colorful side dish that everyone will love.

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Watermelon salad with cucumbers, feta cheese and mint in a serving bowl.

One of my fondest summer memories is the watermelon seed spitting contests I would have with friends and family. This watermelon salad doesn’t contain watermelon seeds, but when I was preparing it, I couldn’t help thinking back to those times. The fresh watermelon and cucumber truly make for a delicious and refreshing combination on a hot summer day.

HOW DO YOU MAKE WATERMELON SALAD?

For this recipe, you’ll need cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and mint leaves. A simple lime dressing goes over the top of the salad and everything is tossed together for a fresh and colorful dish. The sweet watermelon with the salty feta is a flavor pairing that may sound unconventional, but it truly is amazing.

A bowl of cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese and mint leaves.

Just as a heads up, it can be temping to buy the pre-crumbled feta because it’s more easily available and ready to just dump into a salad. However, the blocks of feta are much more flavorful even if they take a touch more work to crumble up before adding to the dish. With this watermelon cucumber salad, any type of cucumber is fine as long as you remove the seeds before slicing.

A bowl of watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese and mint leaves drizzled with lime dressing.

I cut my watermelon into chunks because it’s quicker and easier that way. However, you can use a melon baller if you’re looking for a more elegant presentation for your watermelon feta salad. I add the mint at the very last second, as cut mint can turn brown over time. Small, whole mint leaves or thinly sliced pieces of mint are best suited for this watermelon salad.

A bowl of watermelon feta salad with sliced cucumbers and mint leaves.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGLISH AND REGULAR CUCUMBERS?

English cucumbers are often sold wrapped in plastic. They are typically seedless and do not have the waxed coating like standard cucumbers. Regular cucumbers are more commonly sold outside of a package and definitely contain seeds that have to be scooped out for recipes like this watermelon feta salad.

IS WATERMELON SALAD STILL GOOD WITHOUT THE DRESSING?

This watermelon cucumber salad is still delicious without the dressing. However, the dressing ties all the flavors together and really completes the dish. Although I love the dressing, it’s not necessary for this watermelon salad to still be a refreshing delight.

Watermelon salad with cucumbers, feta cheese and mint in a serving bowl.

I haven’t made this salad as often as I should! I’ve brought it back out into the light this summer because I was reminded of how easy and delicious it is. It’s always a great hit at get togethers or just at home for a snack or side dish.

MORE WATERMELON RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

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Watermelon salad with cucumbers, feta cheese and mint in a serving bowl.
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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber

This watermelon salad is full of sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and mint, all tossed in an easy lime dressing. A simple yet unusual summer salad that's sure to get rave reviews.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 168kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced cucumber seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons mint thinly sliced or small mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the watermelon, cucumber and mint in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Tracy says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Need to log for MFP. What is the portion size of one serving?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 5, 2020 at 2:37 pm

        1 1/2 cups!

        Reply
    2. Tracy says

      August 5, 2020 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      How much is one serving? I am trying to add it to MFP but it is not in the database. However MFP does include a ton of your recipes!!!!! Well done!!!

      Reply
    3. Molly says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:32 am

      We aren’t fans of feta at all. Can I leave it out or is it a key ingredient/flavor?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 28, 2020 at 5:08 pm

        You could leave it out but you might want to add other flavor component or use something similar like goat cheese. Otherwise it’s basically just watermelon and cucumber!

        Reply
    4. Steve says

      July 21, 2020 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      Perfect summer salad – light & refreshing. Followed the recipe with one addition, diced red onion.

      Reply
    5. Sandy Anderson says

      June 16, 2020 at 8:49 am

      Can you use something other than mint? Or just leave it out?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 16, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        You could try basil or just omit altogether!

        Reply
    6. Jean says

      May 24, 2020 at 6:23 am

      If I’m prepping the day before, how would you suggest making it? Should I just leave the mint out until right before eating or would you suggest leaving everything separate and mixing just before, or leave dressing until right before? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 24, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        I would leave everything separate and mix right before serving!

        Reply
    7. Deborah Engerman says

      July 20, 2019 at 9:38 am

      How many servings is this recipe as is? I am checking for the calorie count per serving. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 20, 2019 at 3:55 pm

        4 servings!

        Reply
    8. Kelly says

      July 18, 2019 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Made this to go with a summer bbq meal and it was so good – everyone loved it, will make it again!

      Reply
    9. Torrey Mackintosh says

      July 16, 2019 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and perfect for these hot summer days!

      Reply
    10. Linda Shanklin says

      July 1, 2019 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      We had this salad over the weekend at our nephews 7th birthday. It is wonderful!!
      My niece always likes to try new recipe on family when we visit. Very good!

      Reply
    11. Monika says

      June 30, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      Great salad!

      Reply
    12. Carol Baird says

      June 22, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      I was assigned the salad as my contribution to a dinner party with friends tonight and wanted to make something different. I served this salad on a bed of romaine. It was delicious, refreshing at the end of a hot Atlanta day. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
    13. Jennie says

      June 7, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Sara, thank you SO much for sharing this recipe! It was fresh, delicious, and just what our meal tonight needed. 😁
      For what it’s worth, your bright, brilliant watermelon salad is a perfect accompaniment to Korean inspired, marinated chicken and rice.
      Cheers

      Reply
      • Jennie says

        June 7, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        5 stars
        Whoops – forgot to add the 5 star rating you deserve, Sara!

        Reply
    14. s00persam says

      May 10, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      Truly delicious! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      I just taste tested my almost complete version and love it! I had to make it a night ahead and will add the mint at my event. I’m not sure if I should have added the feta to sit overnight or if I should have waited to mix it in until last minute as well but it’s too late for that now… It should taste the same anyways even if it is a bit pink from the watermelon juice… right?? 🙁

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 11, 2019 at 7:19 pm

        You can mix it ahead or add it right before serving, it doesn’t really matter. Hope everyone enjoyed it!

        Reply
    15. Esther Schreiber says

      April 19, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Made this for a get together card game ! It was
      A hit !!!! Everyone loved it !!! Thank you , thank you !

      Reply
    16. Debbie says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve got mint in the garden and a wonderful watermelon in the refrigerator so sending out the hubby tomorrow for the feta!

      Reply
    17. Wendy Polisi says

      June 21, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I have got to try this one. It looks so mouthwatering andamazing!

      Reply
      • Jen W says

        September 1, 2019 at 4:33 pm

        5 stars
        This is perfect as written. Absolutely amazing with barbecue chicken and some green beans from the garden. Bookmarked so I can make it a summer staple!

        Reply
    18. Cindy Gordon says

      June 21, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, that is a home run salad idea. Watermelon is the perfect summer treat.

      Reply
    19. Kita Bryant says

      June 21, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      I have a friend who would 100% live off of this if she could. This honestly looks incredible!

      Reply
    20. Andrea says

      June 20, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love all of these flavors, and imagine it comes together beautifully! I am bookmarking this page so I can come back for the recipe when I’m meal planning for next week 🙂

      Reply
      • Dolores Part says

        July 22, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        5 stars
        Had this salad a few years ago. Good way to use left over watermelon when only two people in a household.

        Reply
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