Refreshing cucumber watermelon salad with feta cheese and avocado in a lemon mint dressing. The perfect summer side dish full of flavors and textures: crunchy, juicy, sweet, and salty.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
This recipe is so easy to make and is a nice departure from the normal salad.
The saltiness of the feta cheese and the sharpness of the red onions pair really well with the juicy sweet watermelon. The cucumbers provide an additional layer of coolness and crunch while the avocado adds creaminess.
The light lemon mint dressing brings it all together for a colorful and flavorful salad.
This can be made ahead for summer BBQs, picnics, and parties. Just add the dressing when ready to serve and toss.
Ingredients
For the watermelon: pick the sweetest one you can find since it's the star of the show!
I julienned the cucumber into long pieces for a funky twist but feel free to just chop or spiralize it.
How to Make Watermelon Salad
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
- Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour in the dressing. Toss lightly and serve with extra feta cheese on top.
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What to serve cucumber watermelon salad with?
Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 cup cucumber sliced or julienned
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Lemon Mint Dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp mint leaves chopped
- 1/2 lemon zested
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
- Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss in the dressing. Serve immediately. Happy nomming!
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time. Toss in the dressing just before serving.
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