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Easy Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta & Cucumber

This Viral Watermelon Summer Salad is so pretty, so tasty and so easy to make. Refreshingly sweet and slightly spicy, it's the only summer side dish you need. Make this once and you'll immediately understand the hype!
Course Dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, Salad, Side, Side Dish
Keyword salad, side salad, summer salad, watermelon, watermelon salad
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1/2 lime juice and zest
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt⠀

Salad:

  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 mini watermelon cubed
  • 3 Persian cucumbers cut into half-moons
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

Dressing:

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.

Watermelon Salad:

  • In the same bowl as the mixed dressing, add the jalapeño (if using), fresh herbs, and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss together. Enjoy!
  • Lasts fresh for about a day in the refrigerator; store in an airtight container.