Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing

A white bowl filled with a refreshing Watermelon Salad, featuring diced watermelon, cucumber, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta cheese, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits atop a white marble surface.

5 from 3 votes

Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing

This watermelon salad is quick, delicious and deserves to be on every entertainers table this summer. A gluten free, vegetarian delight, it's refreshing and the taste of sunshine in every single bite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: Cucumber, Feta, salad, salad dressing, Watermelon

Servings:

Author: Kat Ashmore

Ingredients

For The Honey-Lime Dressing

1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon honey
Juice from 2 limes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

For The Watermelon Salad

½ medium watermelon peeled cut into 1-inch cubes
1 English cucumber cubed
⅓ cup mint leaves chopped
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
½ cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, honey, juice from one lime, olive oil, salt and pepper. Taste it, the lime juice should be coming through, so add the second lime if needed. Set aside.
Make the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, basil, and ¼ cup of the feta.
Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine.
Top with the remaining feta cheese and serve right away.
Enjoy!

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