Why I Love This Recipe

This salad is everything I want on a hot summer day. Juicy watermelon and crisp Persian cucumbers keep it incredibly refreshing, while salty feta adds the perfect creamy contrast. Fresh mint and lime brighten everything up, making each bite light, fresh, and full of flavor. It only takes a handful of ingredients to make, which means it’s an easy side dish for everything from weeknight dinners to backyard BBQs.

Enjoying The Leftovers

This salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made, but leftovers are still delicious for the next day. The watermelon will release a little juice as it sits, so give everything a gentle toss before serving again. It’s especially good alongside grilled meats or tucked into a grain bowl for lunch.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the freshest texture, wait to add the feta and mint until just before serving if you’re making it ahead.

When you’re ready to eat

Serve chilled with an extra squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of flaky salt just before serving. It’s the perfect side for grilled chicken, steak, burgers, seafood, or any summer barbecue spread.

A serving bowl of watermelon, cucumber, fresh mint and feta cheese.
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Watermelon Feta Salad

This is the kind of salad I make on repeat every summer because it couldn't be easier. It takes just a few minutes to throw together, it's incredibly refreshing, and it goes with just about everything coming off the grill. Between the juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and fresh mint, every bite tastes like summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 mini watermelon, cubed
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, cubed
  • 1 handful of fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 6 oz crumbled feta, use as much or as little as you want
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Cut the watermelon and cucumbers into cubes and finely chop the fresh mint.
  • Add the watermelon, cucumbers, mint, crumbled feta, the juice of one lime, and a generous pinch of salt to a large bowl.
  • Gently mix everything together and taste. Add more salt or lime juice as needed.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy!

Equipment

cutting board
mixing bowls

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3g