Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber and Lime

Watermelon cucumber feta salad with mint and lime dressing in a white bowl.

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Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber and Lime

A refreshing summer salad made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, blueberries, feta, mint, and a simple lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an easy side dish for BBQs, picnics, or light family meals.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salads, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired / American

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Claudia Ciorteanu

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lime zest from about 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salad

3 cups watermelon cut into chunks
3 cucumbers diced
1 cup blueberries
½ cup feta cheese crumbled — block feta you crumble yourself holds up better than pre-crumbled, which tends to be drier
2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
2 teaspoons sumac

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Instructions

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Prepare the Salad: Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, dice the cucumbers, finely chop the fresh mint, and crumble the feta if using a block.
3 cups watermelon, 3 cucumbers, 2 tablespoons fresh mint, ½ cup feta cheese
Assemble: Add the watermelon, cucumber, blueberries, feta, mint, and sumac to a large serving bowl.
1 cup blueberries, 2 teaspoons sumac
Toss Gently: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is lightly coated. Be careful not to overmix, as the watermelon can release extra juice.
Taste and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra mint leaves and a sprinkle of sumac before serving. For an even colder salad, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes before serving.

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