Watermelon Feta Salad
Updated Jul 16, 2025
Watermelon Feta Salad is a refreshing and easy summer salad for any occasion. It takes under 10 minutes to prepare it and is a crowd favorite!
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Make watermelon feta salad!
Watermelon and feta are such a great combination especially in this watermelon feta salad with cucumbers, mint and a honey lime dressing. We go through so much watermelon during the summer and it’s just so refreshing on its own.
But when I’m looking for an additional colorful dish to add to any cookout and potluck menu, this watermelon feta salad is one I make all the time. The sweet and salty combo is one that everyone loves, and it’s so easy to throw together! I’ve also tried other combinations and dressing so check out my Watermelon Cucumber Salad and my Watermelon Blueberry Salad.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients
- Watermelon: Use a ripe watermelon and cut it into cubes. You can buy pre-cut watermelon, but it won’t be as juicy. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to cut a watermelon.
- Feta: Use crumbled feta cheese to make it easier and cut them into smaller pieces if the chunks are too big. Goat cheese also works well.
- Cucumber: I use smaller Persian cucumbers, but diced English cucumbers also work.
- Red onion: It’s milder than white or yellow onion, and you can eat it raw in salads. Slice it finely so it’s not too overpowering. You could also use sliced green onions. To mellow it out even more, add it to the dressing while you chop the ingredients.
- Mint: It goes so well with feta, but basil, parsley, or cilantro also work.
- Dressing: A mixture of olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon Feta Salad
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Ingredients
- ½ large watermelon cubed (about 8 cups)
- 1 Persian cucumbers sliced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped, plus more for garnish
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the watermelon to a large bowl. Add the cucumber, red onion, feta, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with more fresh mint and serve cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Video Tutorial
Recipe Variations
- Add a crunch. Toasted pine nuts or pistachios add flavor and texture and keep the mediterranean vibe. Try about ¼ cup of either one.
- Start with a whipped feta base. My cucumber bites recipe has instructions for making whipped feta. Spoon it underneath the watermelon feta cheese salad or serve it on the side for dipping!
- Try a different melon. Watermelon is my go-to for this recipe, but honeydew, Galia, and cantaloupe are also great choices.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the watermelon into evenly sized cubes. They mix more easily with the other ingredients this way and have a better presentation.
- Toss the salad gently when you add the dressing. Be careful not to smash the watermelon!
- Chill the salad before serving. After tossing, chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to develop and makes the watermelon nice and refreshing.
Serving Ideas
- Chicken: Grilled Lemon Chicken, Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Pesto Grilled Chicken
- Seafood: Honey Lemon Salmon, Chili Lime Shrimp, Pan Seared Halibut
- Summer appetizers: Peach Salsa, Grilled Fruit Kabobs, Crudite Platter, Cucumber Bites
FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 4 days, but tastes best within 2 days. After 2 days, the watermelon and cucumber will start to lose their crunch, but will still be good to eat.
I don’t recommend it. The watermelon and cucumbers become mushy and lose their crisp texture when they thaw, and the dressing for the watermelon salad will likely separate.
Comments
Yumna, thank you for this recipe. I made this last night and there are no leftovers. The dressing so complimented the watermelon and I loved it. For sure, will be making this recipe again.
Love to hear that!! Thanks, Linda!
Wow! Just mixed it up and had a tasting bite (or two) and this mix of flavors is fabulous!!! Can’t wait til I pull it out of the fridge and serve. This is most definitely a keeper!
Yay, so glad you think so!!
I made this for a dinner with a good friend when our husbands went to a meeting. She said don’t lose this recipe! I have made it four times now.
So glad you like it! It is such a yummy summer treat!
Can`t find mint leaves what is
a substitute
Fresh basil is great too!
Fresh, easy and delicious…absolutely loved it.
Thanks so much!
Brought this to a family gathering and it was a hit!
Love how simple it was to put together – great recipe!
Thank you so much, Lc!
Such a refreshing salad! Taste of summer!!! Yum
Thank so much, Salma!
The perfect summer salad! So easy to make and so delicious!
Thank you so much, Zahra!
An explosion of flavours!
Goes well with barbecued food
Such a perfect meal!
I made this recipe for the 4th of July. I used a small star cookie cutter for the watermelon. I added a few blue berries around 2 larger stars of watermelon. Very fun! Everyone loved it. Thank you!
Love the idea with the cookie cutter! How fun! I’m so glad to hear everyone enjoyed.
I made your watermelon/feta salad last night and it was delicious! My kids loved it too!
So glad everyone enjoyed!
Great summer salad
Thank you!
Very tasty and refreshing summer salad. Thank you Yumna for the recipe.
Thank you! You’re so welcome!
Nice and different salad. I didn’t have lime so I substituted with fresh lemon juice. Thank you for the recipe.