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Watermelon Avocado Cucumber Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Watermelon avocado cucumber salad with honey lime dressing is a bright, no-cook summer salad with juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. Tossed with tangy feta and fresh mint, it’s best served slightly chilled so the flavors pop without breaking the avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 5 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)
Honey Lime Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Make the honey lime dressing
  1. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth. The dressing should look glossy and fully blended.
Assemble the salad
  1. Add watermelon, avocado, English cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh basil (optional) to a large serving bowl. Distribute evenly so each bite gets color and crunch.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad. Aim for even coverage across the top.
  3. Toss gently to coat without breaking the avocado. Stop once the avocado is just coated and the mixture looks evenly dressed.
Chill and serve
  1. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving if desired. The salad will taste brighter and feel more refreshing.
  2. Garnish with additional mint, feta, and lime wedges. Add just before serving for the most vivid look.

Notes

Pro tip: dice the avocado last (or keep it slightly separate) and toss only until coated—this keeps the cubes from turning mushy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; watermelon softens quickly. Freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-light option, swap the feta for crumbled dairy-free feta or omit it and add extra mint and a pinch more salt to keep the flavor balanced.