Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Updated Jul 24, 2025
Watermelon Cucumber Salad tossed with feta cheese and a light balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with fresh basil and feta, takes 10 minutes to throw together.
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad a Summer Fave!
I started making this watermelon cucumber salad when I had both sitting in the fridge and didn’t feel like doing much for lunch one day. The combo is cold, crunchy, and works way better than I expected.
I usually toss this cucumber watermelon salad with a quick dressing of olive oil, balsamic, a little honey, and top it with feta and fresh basil if I’ve got it. It’s simple, takes five minutes, and is soo good on a hot day.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Watermelon Cucumber Salad Ingredients
- Watermelon: Seedless watermelon is easier to handle when using it in a salad. Try to find one that is sweet and ripe.
- Cucumber: I like to use Persian cucumbers here but regular cucumbers are fine, too (just be sure to peel them first).
- Feta: Feta is a must for me in this salad! But if you’re not into feta, goat or ricotta are good substitutes.
- Basil: I love the taste of fresh basil, but if you don’t have any on hand, mint or parsley will also work.
- Dressing: This is my lighter take on a classic balsamic vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Alternate sweeteners will do, too!
How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups seedless watermelon cubed
- 4 Persian cucumbers chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing. Set aside until ready to serve the salad.
- Place the watermelon and cucumbers in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad. Add the feta cheese and basil on top and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Cut your watermelon into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat and helps your watermelon absorb the dressing.
- Add your dressing right before serving. This salad is best when the watermelon’s fresh and crisp, imo. If you dress it too early, the fruit will start to get mushy.
- Use a good quality feta cheese. For me, feta is the key ingredient in this salad, so you’ll want to find a good cheese! I recommend a rich goat’s milk feta if you can find it.
- Gently cut your basil right before adding it to the salad. This will help it retain its flavor and color.
Serving Ideas
- Make it a main dish salad. When I want to turn this summer salad into a meal, I like to add some simple grilled chicken or shrimp to the top.
- Add some greens. To build this one out into an even fuller salad, you can add greens like romaine or butter lettuce. Baby spinach is my favorite option for its mildness!
More Watermelon Recipes
This Watermelon Cucumber Salad recipe was originally published on July 24, 2018. The recipe has not been modified, and the post now includes new step-by-step photos for how to make the watermelon salad recipe.
Comments
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Thanks, Joseph. Grateful for you too!
This recipe is the perfect lunch filler on a hot day! Love it!
I tried this it tasted yummy 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Yay! That’s great to hear!