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Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Watermelon cucumber salad with crisp greens, juicy red watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and a bright citrus vinaigrette. Tossed for a refreshing, high-contrast bite with creamy notes and a summer-ready finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad base
  • 4 cup mixed greens Any crisp salad greens work.
  • 2 cup watermelon Cubed, seedless if possible.
  • 1 cup cucumber Diced into bite-size pieces.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup corn Cooked or thawed if using frozen.
Citrus vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp honey Optional; adds a round sweetness to balance the citrus.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt To taste; start with less and adjust.
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper To taste.
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese Optional creamy element; omit for dairy-free.

Method
 

Prep
  1. Chill a serving bowl in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to keep the greens crisp.
  2. Cube the watermelon and dice the cucumber, then halve the cherry tomatoes so everything is bite-size.
Mix the vinaigrette
  1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly emulsified.
  2. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt or citrus before assembling.
Toss and finish
  1. Add mixed greens, watermelon, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and corn to the chilled bowl.
  2. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
  3. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and toss once more just to distribute.
  4. Serve immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: prep everything ahead and keep the greens chilled so the watermelon doesn’t release too much juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day; the salad is best within 2 hours for crunch. Freezing is not recommended. Dietary swap: omit feta for a dairy-free version while keeping the same citrus vinaigrette.