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Watermelon Basil Salad with Feta

5 from 3 votes
Watermelon salad with cubed watermelon, torn fresh basil leaves and crumbled feta.
Watermelon basil salad is so refreshing! It's the perfect summer side dish for a hot day or summer BBQ. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs nicely with the fresh herbs, and saltiness of the feta. Plus, it's dairy-free and easy to customize!
Author: Lindsey Jenkins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 6 heaping cups cubed watermelon
  • 4 ounces dairy free feta, crumbled or regular if not dairy free
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • kosher salt & pepper, to taste
  • large handful fresh basil leaves torn

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and raw honey. Season to taste with kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Toss. Add the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta, and basil to a large bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss lightly to combine.
  • Plate and garnish. Arrange the dressed watermelon cubes in a large salad bowl. Add more hand-torn basil leaves and a pinch of flaky salt.

Notes

See the blog post for help tips, storage, and FAQs.

Make It your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No feta? - leave it out and sprinkle the salad with extra flaky salt instead.
No raw honey? - use maple syrup.
No lime juice? - use lemon juice.
No fresh basil? - use fresh mint leaves instead.
Add-ins - diced Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, or fresh blueberries.

Variations

Mixed melon salad - use a combination of watermelon, honeydew, and canteloupe.
Variations - add in sliced strawberries or blueberries, use a mix of melons such as honeydew, canteloupe, and watermelon, leave out the cucumber, etc.