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Watermelon cucumber feta salad is the refreshing summer side dish you need. Master this sweet and savory recipe with our expert lime vinaigrette dressing.

Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

A vibrant, refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp watermelon, English cucumbers, and creamy block feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette dressing with fresh mint.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups Seedless Watermelon Cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups English Cucumber Unpeeled, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Block Feta Cheese Patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Roughly chopped or torn
Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed only
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High quality
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt To taste
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly cracked

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry all produce. Dice the watermelon and English cucumbers into uniform 1/2-inch cubes and place them into a large glass mixing bowl.
  2. Remove the feta from its brine, pat completely dry with paper towels, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until perfectly emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the melon and cucumbers. Gently fold to combine. Add the feta cubes and fresh mint leaves, folding once or twice more to incorporate without breaking the cheese.
  5. Serve immediately in a chilled bowl for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Expert Tip: Do not dress this salad until 10-15 minutes before serving to prevent the watermelon from weeping its juices and making the salad soggy. Always use block feta, as pre-crumbled varieties contain anti-caking agents that ruin the dressing's texture.