Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

Name: Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed; 1-1/2 cups cucumber, sliced (Persian or English cucumber); 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced; 2 cups spring mix, loosely packed; 1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 clove garlic, smashed, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

by Deborah Duncan on July 28, 2025 0 comments

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Our Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad recipe is a refreshing toss of juicy ripe watermelon, Persian cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, Feta cheese, fresh mint and spring mix all tossed in a tasty lime mint vinaigrette.

This is a great summer salad to serve at barbecues, picnics, potlucks, baby showers, birthdays and other special occasions or no occasion at all.

When making this salad, we usually start off by whisking together the ingredients for the dressing and then putting it in the refrigerator to chill for a bit until we’re ready to serve the salad. Then we cut the watermelon into cubes, slice the cucumbers, tomatoes and onions, and toss it all together in our favorite salad bowl. This is a tasty summer salad that can be served with grilled chicken or fish.

Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe Ingredients

Watermelon. Purchase a seedless watermelon if you can. Then you won’t have to spend time removing all of the seeds.
Cucumber. We use Persian cucumbers for this salad. You could also use English cucumbers, but you may want to slice the rings in half. If you use garden cucumbers, you’ll want to peel them and scrape out the seeds with a spoon, because they both can be bitter tasting. English cucumbers and Persian cucumbers have a light peel and few seeds, so we like to use either of them for salads
Cherry Tomatoes. We use heirloom cherry tomatoes because we like the flavor and the different colors added to the salad. You can use regular cherry tomatoes if you like. You could also cut heirloom tomatoes into small chunks to add to the salad. This makes a pretty presentation.
Spring Mix. We add spring mix to the salad, but you could use arugula if you prefer.
Red Onion. A little red onion adds a pop of flavor to the salad. If you want a more mellow onion taste, just soak the slices of onion in a little bowl filled with water for about 15 minutes. You can do this while the noodles cook. I like to add sliced onions rather than chopped onions to most of my salads. This is for people who may not like onions so it’s easier for them to pick out the onion in their serving
Feta Cheese. A little Feta cheese adds a pop of flavor and creaminess to the salad.
Fresh Mint. We sprinkle some fresh mint leaves to the top of the salad after it has been tossed with the dressing.
Dressing. We toss this salad with a delicious Lime Mint Dressing.

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Variations

Herbs. Use fresh basil instead of fresh mint
Dressing. Toss the salad with our Pomegranate Vinaigrette (which is AMAZING) or our Lime Fruit Salad Dressing instead of our lime mint dressing.
Cheese. Instead of using Feta cheese you can use a creamy honey goat cheese, or omit the cheese altogether.
Nuts & Seeds. Add sliced almonds, pistashios, pepitas or sunflower seeds.

How To Make Watermelon Salad With Feta And Mint

Make Dressing. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and transfer to an airtight container.
Toss Salad. Toss the salad ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle the Feta cheese over the top of the salad and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Store Leftovers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, the salad may last 1-3 days.

Why We Love This Watermelon Feta Salad

Fresh and Flavorful. The combination of fresh strawberries, nectarines and corn gives this salad a bright and summery flavor.
Quick and Easy. This salad comes together in about 20 minutes.
Great For Summer. It’s perfect for summer entertaining, birthday parties, baby showers, potlucks and backyard barbecues.
Can Be Prepped Ahead Of Time. The ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately until you’re ready to toss with the dressing (which can also be made a day or two in advance). Then all that’s left to do is to toss it all together in your favorite salad bowl.

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Yield: 4 Servings