By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
206 cal · 15 min
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil
Recipe GLPRcaefc73a6c3267
A refreshing and light summer salad featuring sweet watermelon cubes tossed with tangy lime juice, fresh basil, and crumbly feta cheese. This simple yet elegant dish celebrates Mediterranean flavors and comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or light appetizer on a warm day.
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Ingredients
3½ pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces feta cheese, broken into large pieces
Directions
Prepare the watermelon by removing the rind and cutting the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Place the watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl.
Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the watermelon cubes and gently toss to combine.
Add the thinly sliced basil to the bowl and carefully fold it into the watermelon mixture.
Scatter the feta cheese pieces evenly over the salad.
Season the salad with coarse salt and ground black pepper to your taste. Gently toss once more to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately while the watermelon is cool and refreshing.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked year-round at Charlotte chains including Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart; feta is standard in their cheese sections. The cost per serving runs about $2.50 to $3.00 dominated by watermelon, which is cheap even in non-peak season and exceptional value in summer when North Carolina suppliers bring it in. The stated 15 minutes is honest—it's just cutting, crumbling, and tossing, no heating or waiting. This reheats poorly and is best served same-night, which suits a light summer dinner but limits flexibility for leftovers.
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