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Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe

Easy and Refreshing Summer Salad

This watermelon cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. The colorful and flavor-packed blend of watermelon chunks and cucumber slices in this salad will keep you cool, even on the hottest days.

Watermelon cucumber salad with crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil

Refresh with Watermelon

If you like this salad, then try this watermelon lemon smoothie. It’s the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. Don’t be afraid to add chunks of watermelon to some of your favorite recipes. You just might discover a new favorite dish!

2 watermelon lemon smoothies with slices of fruit

Ingredients

The main part of the salad requires what it’s name implies—water and cucumber. I like to cut the melon into bite-size pieces and slice the cucumber.

Watermelon slice and cucumber

You’ll also need a dressing to pull it all together. I used a blend of lemon juice, monk fruit, and olive oil. However, you can substitute avocado oil for the olive oil if you prefer.

Olive oil, lemon juice, and monk fruit sweetener

The lemon gives this salad a delightful burst of tartness. In order to add a sweet-and-sour balance, I also add a hint of sweetener.

Watermelon cucumber salad on a plate

Most of the time, I use monk fruit, but when I run out, I use honey. This salad will be good with just the above ingredients. However, I like to kick it up a notch with some crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Fresh basil and feta cheese

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

Instructions

First, in a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes and cucumber slices. I like to go ahead and mix them up.

Next, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and sweetener to make the dressing. Whisk it until it is well mixed.

Lemon juice, olive oil, and monk fruit sweetener with a whisk

Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber. Gently toss the ingredients until everything is well coated.

Pouring the dressing over the salad

After that, pour the mixture into a serving bowl. You can actually serve it now, or you can add even more ingredients.

Watermelon cucumber salad in a clear glass serving bowl

Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil over the salad mixture. In addition to being a beautiful addition to the dinner table, it also adds flavor and texture to the meal.

Watermelon cucumber salad with crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil

What to Serve with a Watermelon Cucumber Salad

You’ll love this refreshing salad alongside any casserole, like this savory beef and rice casserole.

It’s also good with this classic chicken and rice casserole that’s been around for many generations.

If you enjoy a good seafood dinner, serve this pecan-crusted fish with your watermelon cucumber salad.

Enjoy any meal with this watermelon cucumber salad, your favorite soup, and a slice of this delicious southern style cornbread.

More Salads

We love all kinds of salads around here. That’s why we enjoy this Greek olive salad that gives you a hint of the Mediterranean while delivering plenty of nutrition.

Another salad we enjoy is this bacon lettuce and tomato salad—a throw back to the BLT sandwich. This one is my husband’s current favorite.

No picnic or potluck is complete without this delicious potato salad like my mother used to make.

Yield: 4 servings

Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe

Watermelon cucumber salad on a plate

Refreshing and delicious, this watermelon cucumber salad is so satisfying!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of bite-size watermelon cubes
  • 2 cups of sliced cucumbers
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar, honey, or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/3 cup of feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil

Instructions

    1. Combine the watermelon and cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and sweetener to make the dressing.
    3. Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumbers.
    4. Gently toss the mixture to coat the watermelon and cucumbers.
    5. Sprinkle the chopped basil and feta cheese crumbles over the mixture. Toss again.
    6. Chill and serve.

Notes

  • I used monk fruit sweetener, but any sweetener will work. However, if you use an artificial sweetener, you’ll want to cut back on the amount. Otherwise, the dressing will be too sweet.
  • You can use a little bit of apple cider vinegar in place of some of the lemon juice, but doing so will alter the flavor of the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 283Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 11mgSodium 119mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 19gProtein 3g

The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.

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