Watermelon Mango Salad (Easy Summer Recipe)

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This watermelon mango salad is everything you want in a summer fruit salad! Sweet, juicy watermelon is tossed with creamy mango, crisp cucumbers, briny feta, basil, mint with a simple honey lime dressing.

I created this recipe because I couldn’t choose between watermelon and mangoes! They are my two favorite summer fruits, and together they are perfection.

Quick Look: Watermelon Mango Salad

Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Method: No-cook
Main Ingredients: Watermelon, mango, cucumber, feta, lime dressing
Flavor Profile: Summery, fruity, fresh, sweet, with pops of salty feta
Ideal for: Summer cookouts, sides

The Perfect Summer Salad

Summer in a bowl! While I already have a watermelon feta salad with blueberries, I wondered how watermelon and mango would work together since you don’t often see them paired.

Watermelon is crisp and juicy, while mango is soft and almost a little buttery. But when combined into a salad, I have to say this watermelon mango salad was like love at first bite!

You get that cool, crunchy watermelon bite with creamy, super sweet mango together in one bite…plus crunch from the cucumbers, a touch of savory from the feta, and lots of herby flavors with a refreshing dressing.

The variety of mango matters a lot. Certain mangoes are creamier, while others are a little fibrous even when ripe. I used honey mangoes (aka “ataulfo” mango), which are known to be mostly non-fibrous and very smooth.
Pick a ripe watermelon! Notes on how to find a good one below.

Try my Mango Shrimp Salad and Grilled Peach Salad next! -Tania

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Quick Look: Watermelon Mango Salad
The Perfect Summer Salad
Ingredient Notes
How to Make This Watermelon Mango Salad
Tips for Success
Make Ahead Tips
Recipe FAQs
More Summer Salads
Watermelon Mango Salad

Ingredient Notes

Watermelon: Use seedless watermelon for quick prep. Make sure the watermelon is ripe – it should have a yellow spot and feel heavy for its size.
Mangoes: I use honey mangoes here. They should give a little when pressed gently, and smell very fruity and aromatic.
English cucumber: Adds a crisp crunch. There is no need to peel English cucumbers since their skin is thin.
Fresh basil and mint: Fresh. Gives the salad a slight aromatic herby profile, with fresh pops of mint. Mint can be strong if you add too much. I used only a small handful.
Feta cheese: Crumbled feta brings that creamy, briny contrast to the sweet fruit. Save a little extra for a final garnish!
Blackberries: Added at the end for a beautiful pop of color and tart flavor!
For the Honey Lime Dressing: A simple whisk of fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and a pinch of sea salt.

Ingredient quantities are listed in the recipe card down below.

Variations and Substitutions

Limes: You can use lemons as well. Or combine with a squeeze of fresh orange juice.
Mint: If you’re not a fan, you can omit it or use a little more basil.
Cheese options: Queso fresco, cotija, fresh mozzarella pearls, halloumi (preferably grilled), goat cheese.
Fruit additions: Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches.
Love fruit salad? Try my fruit salad with orange poppy seed dressing.

How to Make This Watermelon Mango Salad

Cut the watermelon and mango into even-sized cubes.

ingredients for watermelon salad added into bowl

Combine the cubed watermelon and mangoes, cucumbers, basil, mint, and feta in a bowl. Set aside.

Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk the honey lime dressing ingredients until evenly combined. Add the dressing into the salad.

Toss and serve: Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break the fruit. Top with fresh blackberries, and garnish with more feta and herbs on top.

Tips for Success

Chill the fruit in the fridge before cutting for the most refreshing taste!
Pick a ripe, sweet watermelon: Look for a watermelon with a large yellow field spot, a dull (not shiny) rind, and one that feels heavy for its size.
Pick a ripe, sweet mango: Choose a mango that gives slightly when gently squeezed and has a sweet, fruity aroma near the stem. It should be yellow with orange or pink spots, with very little or no green.
Best type of mango: Some mangoes are non-fibrous and ultra smooth, like the ones I used in this recipe called “honey (ataulfo) mangoes.”
There’s a common variety of mango called “Tommy Atkins,” but these are quite fibrous. If possible, avoid it.
Olive oil may seem like an odd ingredient in this watermelon mango salad, but you’ll be surprised how well it goes. You only need a little bit.

Make Ahead Tips

To prep for this watermelon mango salad ahead, you can dice up the fruit and cucumbers up to 1 day ahead and keep refrigerated. You can also make the dressing ahead and store separately.

Cut watermelon stays fresh for a few days in the fridge, but if you want the crunchiest bite, the fresher the better.

watermelon salad with mango and blackberries

Recipe FAQs

Can I add other fruits to this watermelon mango salad?

I love adding cherries, blueberries, strawberries, or peaches.

Why do I really need to add olive oil?

Just 1 tablespoon of olive oil adds a silky finish that pairs perfectly with the feta. If you prefer an oil-free dressing, use 1 extra tablespoon of fresh lime juice instead.

More Summer Salads

Love watermelon? Make my Watermelon Slushie or Watermelon Popsicles next!

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Watermelon Mango Salad