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Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, fresh, fruity, gluten free, healthy,, seasonal, simple, summer
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Christen Clark

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced watermelon bite-sized
  • 2 cups diced English cucumber
  • 1/4 cup red onion very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil about 20 leaves
  • 6 ounces diced feta
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • black pepper to taste
  • greens, such as spinach or arugula optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together the lemon, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
    Add the watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil to a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss. Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator to marry the flavors.
    Add the feta in last and toss it gently so it holds its shape.
    Serve the salad just the way it is or over a pile of fresh greens.