Quick and easy, this watermelon salad with feta and cucumber makes the perfect refreshing summer dish. You can serve it on its own or as a side dish (thinking summer BBQ here!).
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Refreshing Watermelon With Feta Salad – A Perfect Summer Dish
Quick and easy, this watermelon salad with feta and cucumber makes the perfect refreshing summer dish. You can serve it on its own or as a side dish (thinking summer BBQ here!).
With sunshine written all over them, watermelon and lime are one of my favourite combos so I added a lime vinaigrette which can be sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup.
For a bit of crunch, don’t forget to include a few chopped almonds on top.
To carve out perfectly round watermelon balls, I have used this melon baller
. Alternatively, you can cut the watermelon flesh into dice.
This watermelon with feta salad is best served chilled so keep it in the fridge for an hour or so before serving, adding the vinaigrette at the last minute.
If you are running out of time, this dish can also be eaten straight away after being prepared.
Here are a few substitutions
Feta – can be replaced by goat cheese or omitted altogether
Almonds – can be replaced by walnuts or omitted altogether
Lime – can be replaced by lemon in the vinaigrette
Honey – can be replaced by agave syrup or maple syrup
Why you’ll love this watermelon with feta salad
- Perfect balance of sweet and savoury – Juicy watermelon pairs beautifully with the creamy, salty feta.
- Refreshing and light – An ideal no-cook dish for hot summer days.
- Quick and easy to make – Ready in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
- Great for any occasion – Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light meal.
- Bursting with flavour and texture – Fresh mint and basil plus a light lime dressing tie everything together beautifully.
Other summer salad recipes to try
- Strawberry & Kale Halloumi Salad
- Mediterranean Spiralized Courgette Salad
- Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad
- Lentil Tabbouleh
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I hope you enjoy this watermelon salad with feta recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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Watermelon Salad with Feta
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Ingredients
- 400 g watermelon flesh
- 200 g cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
- 100 g feta
- 1 handful of almonds or walnuts
LIME VINAIGRETTE
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ to ¾ Tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon flesh into squares or into small balls (using a melon baller).400 g watermelon flesh
- Cut cucumber into thin slices. Halve the slices.200 g cucumber
- Cut red onion into thin slices. Chop basil and mint leaves.1/2 red onion, 2 Tbsp finely chopped basil leaves, 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
- Mix all the ingredients above in a salad bowl or in a serving dish. Add crumbled feta and chopped almonds on top.100 g feta, 1 handful of almonds or walnuts
MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
- Mix lime juice and olive oil together. Sweeten to taste with honey or agave syrup.3 Tbsp lime juice, 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ½ to ¾ Tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Drizzle vinaigrette on top of salad or serve on the side when serving.
Nutrition
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