Tangyfetais a perfect contrast to the sweet, crisp flavor and high water content of fresh watermelon.

Cucumbers add a welcome crunch to this refreshingsummer salad, mellowing and cooling the mix of ingredients.

When it comes to herbs, you might replace the fresh mint with basil if you prefer.

Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad in a bowl to serve

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To make up to two days ahead,cut watermelonand cucumber and store separately in airtight containers.

Prepare the dressing and store in an airtight container.

Pair with crusty bread,grilled chicken, chicken or lambkebabs, burgers, orcorn on the cob.

Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad ingredients

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Slowly drizzle in oil, and whisk until emulsified.

Toss watermelon mixture with 1/2 cup of the dressing.

Serve:

Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad combining the watermelon, cucumber and feta in a bowl

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Sprinkle with mint leaves before serving.

Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad combining the vinegar, herbs, shallots for the dressing

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Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad mixing the dressing

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Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad tossing the salad with the dressing

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Southern Living Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad on the platter to serve

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