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Close-up view of juicy watermelon cubes, crisp cucumber ribbons, tangy feta, and fresh basil in a refreshing summer salad.

Chili-Lime Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber Ribbons

5 from 1 vote
This refreshing summer salad is bursting with flavor and color — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber ribbons, creamy feta, and a bold chili-lime kick. It comes together in 10 minutes with zero cooking, making it perfect for poolside lunches, BBQs, or lazy weeknights when it’s just too hot to cook.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings : 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1/3 cup feta, crumbled
  • 1 lime, juice & zest
  • 1 tbsp chili-lime seasoning (like Tajín)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • small handful of fresh basil
  • flaky sea salt to taste
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Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the cucumber
    Use a vegetable peeler to shave long, thin ribbons from the cucumber. Set aside.
    Thin cucumber ribbons on a white plate with a vegetable peeler, ready for a fresh summer watermelon salad.
  2. Toss the salad
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber ribbons, and crumbled feta.
    Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber in progress — fresh watermelon cubes mixed with cucumber ribbons and crumbled feta in a white bowl.
  3. Make the dressing
    In a small bowl, whisk together the juice and zest of 1 lime, 4 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp chili-lime seasoning until thoroughly combined.
    Homemade chili-lime vinaigrette and seasoning displayed with a spoon and ramekin, perfect for drizzling over Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber.
  4. Dress and finish
    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Top with chopped basil and flaky salt.
    Chili-lime dressing being poured over a colorful Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber, basil, and creamy feta in a wide white bowl.
  5. Serve
    Serve immediately, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes for an extra cold and refreshing experience.
    Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber and fresh basil, seasoned with chili-lime and styled with squeezed limes and herbs.