Watermelon Salad, a Delicious Summer Salad with Cucumber Feta and Dill
This vibrant watermelon feta salad combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, and tangy feta with a simple lime dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with a handful of ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing summer side dish perfect for parties and picnics that both kids and adults will love.
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Is there anything more refreshing than a watermelon salad? This one features salty feta, cucumber, dill, and refreshing lime. A great salad to bring to parties or picnics and a delicious way to serve watermelon in a savoury sense. Enjoyed by kids and adults alike with a few simple ingredients, this 10 minute salad is not to be missed!
A watermelon salad combining cubed seedless watermelon, English cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, and lime juice comes together in about 10 minutes. The recipe notes that block feta offers more flavor than pre-crumbled varieties, and dried dill can substitute for fresh.
Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days, making it a practical option for gatherings.
I love summer for a million different reasons, but all the fresh produce has to be at the top of my list. Watermelon is my all time favourite summer treat, with corn coming in a close second. While my kids love watermelon simply cut into wedges, I am always trying to think of new ways to serve watermelon to adults.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Watermelon salad with feta cheese is one of those flavour combinations that sounds odd, but just works SO well together. Add some crisp and refreshing cucumbers and dill to the mix, and you’ve got a fresh and colourful side dish that everyone will love.
What ingredients are in watermelon salad?
- Seedless watermelon
- English cucumber
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Fresh dill
- Fresh lime juice
- Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper
Salad making essentials
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HOW DO YOU MAKE WATERMELON SALAD?
For this recipe, you’ll need cubed watermelon, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and dill. A simple lime dressing goes over the top of the salad and everything is tossed together for a fresh and colourful dish. The sweet watermelon with the salty feta is a flavour pairing that may sound unconventional, but it truly is amazing.
Just as a heads up, it can be temping to buy the pre-crumbled feta because it’s more easily available and ready to just dump into a salad. However, the blocks of feta are much more flavourful even if they take a touch more work to crumble up before adding to the dish. With this watermelon cucumber salad, any type of cucumber is fine. For the dill use one teaspoon of dried dill for every tablespoon of fresh dill.
Make this watermelon salad, then check out my Fresh and Healthy Limeade Popsicles, Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad, and Classic Waldorf Salad and more of my Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes.
Frequently asked questions about this Watermelon salad for summer:
What are some great variations of the watermelon salad?
You can add ingredients like mint, arugula, or even a splash of balsamic glaze for a unique twist.
Is this salad suitable for meal prep?
Yes, it’s perfect for meal prep, but it’s best to add the dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Can I use a different type of cheese instead of feta?
Absolutely! Goat cheese or even mozzarella can work well if you’re looking for a different flavor profile.
How long does watermelon and feta salad last in the fridge?
Any leftover salad should be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge. It’ll keep well this way for 3 or 4 days.
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Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Dill Recipe
Equipment You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon (cut into 1cm cubes)
- 1 english cucumber
- 1/2 large red onion (halved and finely sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the watermelon and chop the flesh into 1cm cubes.
- Cut english cucumber into 1 cm pieces
- Peel and finely slice the red onion, crumble the feta, and finely chop the dill.
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and gently combine. Drizzle over a little lime juice and season with the salt and black pepper.
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