This no-cook, refreshing watermelon cucumber feta salad is a summertime side dish that’s always a hit.
Cucumber watermelon salad with basil is tossed in a simple oil and lime vinaigrette with a sprinkle of feta cheese.
It’s hydrating, light, and a perfect picnic partner with grilled burgers.
Holly’s Hydrating Salad Highlights
- Flavor: Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is the perfect combo of sweet fruit, crisp veggies, and tangy cheese tossed in a juicy salad.
- Difficulty: 6 ingredients and one step are all it takes to make this refreshing salad.
- Time-Saving Tip: Use pre-cut watermelon if time is short.
Cool Combo Components
Watermelon: Seedless watermelons make for quicker prep. Pick one that’s heavy with a yellow spot where it grew on the ground. It should sound hollow when you tap it.
Cucumber: English cucumbers are best because the seeds are small and they are more dense than regular cucumbers, so they’ll hold up longer in the salad. Regular cucumbers should be peeled, and the seeds can be scooped out with a spoon if desired.
Dressing: Oil and lime juice help blend the watermelon and cucumber flavors. Besides (or in addition to) basil, a little bit of chopped mint can be added. Feel free to use a splash of bottled vinaigrette if you like.
Cheese: Feta is a dry, crumbly cheese with a tart flavor that balances out the sweet melon and cucumbers. You can also use grated Parmesan cheese, blue cheese crumbles, or cotija.
Melon Mix Up: Create a colorful salad by adding a combination of honeydew and cantaloupe melons to the watermelon. Sliced black olives, halved grapes, and marinated red onions add fresh and tangy flavor as well.
How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
- Prep ingredients and add to a bowl (full recipe below).
- Toss with dressing and top with feta cheese before serving.
Super Salad Secrets
- Be sure to cut the watermelon and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces so a little bit of everything gets into each bite.
- Keep leftover watermelon cucumber salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir the salad before serving. Drain if it seems too watery, and refresh the dressing.
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubes cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the watermelon, cucumber, olive oil, lime juice, and basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with feta cheese and serve.
Notes
- Use pre-cut watermelon for quick and easy prep.
- Prep ingredients in advance, them assembly just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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