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Watermelon blueberry feta salad with fresh mint and cucumber in a serving bowl.
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Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe (in a Lime Dressing)

This Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad is everything I crave in the summer: juicy, refreshing, salty, tangy, and just a little herby. It’s the perfect side for any backyard BBQ or a quick lunch. It comes together in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lime zest
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 cups Watermelon (cut into chunks)
  • 3 Persian cucumbers (diced)
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • ½ cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint (finely chopped)
  • 2 tsp Sumac

Instructions

  • Make Dressing. In a large serving bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Lime zest, 1 tbsp Lime juice, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp Black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Assemble. Add 3 cups Watermelon (cut into chunks), 3 Persian cucumbers (diced), 1 cup Blueberries, ½ cup Feta cheese (crumbled), 2 tbsp Fresh mint (finely chopped), and 2 tsp Sumac to the bowl.
  • Toss, taste and adjust. Gently toss everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with some extra mint leaves. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for an extra-refreshing bite.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos. 
Key Ingredient Notes:
  • Watermelon: I know how hard it is to pick a good watermelon! Seedless watermelon works best. If you don’t want to buy a whole one, grocery stores will often sell a half or quarter watermelon in the refrigerator case.
  • Cucumber: I almost exclusively use crunchy Persian cucumbers in my salad recipes. But if you only have access to an English cucumber, it’s not a problem. I would recommend peeling them as the skin can be a little tough.
  • Feta Cheese: Greek feta cheese is the way to go! It’s creamy and the sourness really plays nicely with the sweetness from the other ingredients. You can certainly use goat cheese here too, but creamy and salty Feta just makes sense.
  • Fresh Herbs: Fresh mint works really well with watermelon and cucumber. It’s fresh and fragrant. Fresh basil is a great alternative.
  • Sumac: This Middle Eastern spice brings a tangy, citrusy note. Optional but highly recommended. Buy some from your local Middle Eastern market.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg