Easy Gluten-Free Watermelon Salad Recipe for Summer
A refreshing gluten-free salad combining sweet watermelon, savory feta, and tangy lemon dressing. Ready in minutes, customizable, and perfect for summer meals like lunches, BBQs, or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Tossing
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 cups (900 g) diced watermelon
1½ cups (180 g) sliced English cucumber
½ cup (50 g) red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup (8 g) basil leaves, ribbons
6 ounces (170 g) feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
2 tablespoons (28 g) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 g) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (Maldon)
1 tablespoon (15 g) balsamic glaze (ensure gluten-free label)
Instructions
Dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a large bowl
Thinly slice cucumber and red onion; add to the bowl
Roughly chop or ribbon basil leaves and mix in
Crumble or cube feta cheese and combine with the salad
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt into a dressing
Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to avoid crushing watermelon
Before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze for added tang
Notes
Replace feta with goat cheese or vegan alternative if preferred
Add red pepper flakes for heat
Prepare ingredients ahead; store separately for 24–48 hours before assembling
Balsamic glaze may contain glucose or vinegar-based alcohol; verify gluten-free certification
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1½ cups watermelon mixture)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg