Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil and Feta

This watermelon cucumber salad with basil is the perfect summer salad. Juicy watermelon, crispy cucumbers, and fresh basil are tossed with a homemade honey lime dressing.

If you love this salad, check out my watermelon mint salad next!

Refreshing watermelon salad in a white serving bowl, topped with a fresh basil leaf, with sliced lime beside it.

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Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil Ingredients
How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil
Step 1: Cut the Watermelon
Step 2: Dice Cucumber and Onion
Step 3: Crumble Feta Cheese
Step 4: Add Basil
Step 5: Make Dressing
Step 6: Toss Ingredients
How To Pick A Watermelon
Serving Suggestions
Variations
Top Tips
Watermelon Cucumber Salad FAQs
More Easy Summer Salad Recipes
Printable Recipe
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Why You'll Love It

Refreshing: The sweetness of the watermelon combined with the honey-lime dressing is SO GOOD!
Versatile: Serve it as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats and veggies, or even as a light lunch.
Easy to Make: This watermelon salad recipe comes together in just a few minutes and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Watermelon
Cucumber
Red Onion
Blueberries
Fresh Basil
Fresh Lime Juice
Honey

The ingredients for watermelon salad prepared and placed in white bowls on a white countertop.

How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil

For more detailed instructions with measurements, jump to the recipe card.

Step 1: Cut the Watermelon

Place the watermelon on a large cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom to create two flat surfaces. Stand the watermelon on one end and cut off the rind in strips. Once the rind is removed, cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes.

Half of a seedless watermelon cut in cubes on a wooden cutting board. — Cut fresh seedless watermelon into one-inch cubes.

Step 2: Dice Cucumber and Onion

Cut red onion and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl with the watermelon cubes.

The diced cucumber added to the large bowl of watermelon and onion. — Place diced cucumbers and red onion in the bowl with the watermelon.

Step 3: Crumble Feta Cheese

Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Crumbled feta added to the watermelon salad ingredients. — Crumble feta cheese into the bowl.

Step 4: Add Basil

Tear or chop basil leaves into small pieces, adding them to the bowl with the watermelon. Use a large spoon to toss the ingredients.

Chopped basil added to the bowl with the watermelon. — Add fresh basil to the salad. Cut it in strips with kitchen scissors.

Step 5: Make Dressing

Whisk lime juice and honey in a small bowl. Add blueberries to the bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top.

Honey lime dressing being poured over top of the ingredients for the watermelon salad. — Combine honey and lime juice and pour over top.

Step 6: Toss Ingredients

Toss gently to combine and transfer to a large salad bowl. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Watermelon cucumber salad garnished with fresh basil in a serving bowl. — Toss all the ingredients together and serve immediately.

How To Pick A Watermelon

Look for a symmetrical shape without any lumps or bumps.
Ensure the rind is evenly colored with no white or yellow spots.
Check the underside for a creamy yellow field spot.
Lift and knock – a deep hollow sound indicates ripeness.

Serving Suggestions

One fun way to serve this summery salad is to hollow out a large watermelon and use it as a bowl. Cut off the top, scoop out the flesh, and fill the hollowed-out watermelon with the salad for a beautiful centerpiece.

Another idea is to serve this delicious salad in individual cups or jars. Layer the ingredients in a large mason jar for a pretty, easy-to-grab snack, topping with a drizzle of honey-lime dressing.

Variations

Use a melon baller to make balls instead of cubes.
Add chopped avocado and cherry tomatoes to the salad.
Use goat cheese instead of feta.
Use mint instead of basil.
Add sliced jalapeños for some spicy flavor.

Top Tips

Use fresh, ripe watermelon. Seedless varieties are the best so you don't have to worry about seeds.
This salad does not keep well because the watermelon can quickly become soggy after adding the dressing.

Watermelon salad with cucumber and basil in a serving bowl.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad FAQs

Can I make this watermelon feta salad ahead of time?

I do not recommend making it ahead of time. However, you can prep all the ingredients and store everything separately in airtight containers in the fridge. When ready to serve, combine and toss gently to avoid sogginess.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will only last for about a day, so be sure to discard any ingredients that have gone bad.

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**This post was originally published in March 2023. It has been recently updated with more information, helpful tips, and new photos, but the recipe remains the same.