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Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad

This watermelon cucumber feta salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer. The sweetness of watermelon, the crunch of cucumbers, and the saltiness of feta blend beautifully with a tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy side dish for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mini cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, red onion, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, Tajin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
  5. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/watermelon-cucumber-feta-salad/

Notes

  • For extra freshness, chill the watermelon and cucumbers before making the salad.
  • Swap Tajin with a pinch of chili powder and lime zest if unavailable.
  • Best served fresh, but you can prep the dressing ahead of time.