Watermelon Feta Salad

This Watermelon Feta Salad is a light, refreshing, and colorful dish that’s perfect for warm summer days. Sweet, juicy watermelon is paired with crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to create a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors. Every bite is vibrant, hydrating, and packed with seasonal goodness.

The homemade lemon dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper, ties all the ingredients together with a bright and zesty finish. The creamy feta complements the sweetness of the watermelon, while the fresh vegetables add crunch and freshness, making this salad both satisfying and incredibly refreshing.

Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a healthy appetizer for summer gatherings, this Watermelon Feta Salad is quick to prepare, full of fresh ingredients, and guaranteed to impress. It’s a simple recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

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Watermelon Feta Salad

This Watermelon Feta Salad is a light, refreshing, and colorful dish that's perfect for warm summer days. Sweet, juicy watermelon is paired with crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to create a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors. Every bite is vibrant, hydrating, and packed with seasonal goodness.

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, cubed
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup green olives (optional)
• For the Dressing
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or to taste)

Instructions

• Step 1: Prepare the Salad

  Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Dice the cucumber, thinly slice the onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the feta cheese into cubes.

  Step 2: Assemble

  In a large serving bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and green olives if using.

  Step 3: Make the Dressing

  In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil until well combined.

  Step 4: Toss the Salad

  Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated without breaking the feta or watermelon.

  Step 5: Serve

  Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing flavor. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and enjoy as a light appetizer, healthy lunch, or the perfect side dish for grilled chicken, seafood, or barbecue.