Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Feta

Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad is a fresh summer side dish made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, basil, mint, and a zesty honey lime dressing.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue side dish, easy summer side dish, healthy potluck salad, picnic salad, summer salad recipe

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 serrano pepper finely minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad

6 cups seedless watermelon cut into bite-sized cubes
2 cups English cucumber small dice
15 fresh mint leaves chopped
15 fresh basil leaves chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese plus extra if desired

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Instructions

Make the Dressing

Add the honey, lime zest, lime juice, serrano pepper, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl.
2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 serrano pepper, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Assemble the Salad

Place the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and basil in a large serving bowl.
6 cups seedless watermelon, 2 cups English cucumber, 15 fresh mint leaves, 15 fresh basil leaves
Drizzle the dressing over the top.
Toss gently until the fruit and vegetables are evenly coated.

Serve

Sprinkle the feta over the salad.
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for an extra-chilled salad.

Notes

For a milder dressing, remove the seeds and membranes from the serrano before mincing.
Persian cucumbers can be substituted for English cucumber.
If serving at a cookout or picnic, keep the salad chilled until ready to serve.
This salad pairs especially well with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, pork tenderloin, burgers, and barbecue dishes.
Leftovers are best enjoyed the same day, as watermelon releases liquid as it sits.

Nutrition

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