16 min
Prep Time
1 hr 34 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
10
Servings

This watermelon salad is a surprising yet delicious combination of sweet watermelon, red onion, cucumber, and salty feta cheese. It makes the perfect summer party side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced red onion, cut lengthwise

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 15 cups cubed watermelon

  • 3 cups cubed English cucumber

  • 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

  • cracked black pepper, to taste

  • sea salt, to taste

Method

  1. Place red onion slices in a small bowl; pour over lime juice. Allow onions to marinate while assembling the salad.
  2. Gently combine watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl; season with black pepper.
  3. Toss watermelon salad with marinated onions and season with sea salt just before serving.
  4. Serve and enjoy!