Watermelon Salad with Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub
The side dish your brisket didn’t see coming.
Watermelon salad isn’t new, but throwing BBQ rub on it? Now that’s a twist worth talking about. This recipe takes sweet watermelon, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a zingy honey-lime dressing… then hits it with a smoky shake of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub. It’s bold, bright, and weirdly addictive. And yeah, it plays real nice with grilled meats.
🛒 Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2–3 mini cucumbers, sliced into thin medallions
- A handful of fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub, to taste
🔥 Instructions
1. Cube It
Slice your watermelon into big, juicy 1-inch cubes. Bigger bites = bigger flavor.
2. Slice It
Cut those mini cucumbers into thin rounds. You want that crunch to contrast the watermelon sweetness.
3. Tear It
Grab a handful of fresh mint and tear it by hand.
We’re not trimming bonsai trees here, just tear it and toss it.
4. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, mix 2 parts honey with 1 part lime juice. Add the zest of one lime and stir it all up. Sweet. Tangy. Fresh.
5. Mix the Magic
Combine watermelon, cucumber, and mint in a big bowl. Pour in that honey-lime dressing and toss gently.
6. Feta Bomb
Crumble feta cheese right on top. Salty, creamy, and absolutely essential.
7. Time to Rub
Finish with a generous shake of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub over the whole bowl. That smoky-sweet heat makes this salad slap way harder than it should.
Why It Works
The watermelon is juicy and sweet. The feta’s salty and smooth. The lime dressing adds zip. And that Rub Yer Meat? It pulls the whole thing into BBQ territory where it belongs.
This salad is the perfect sidekick to ribs, pulled pork, or anything else you’re throwing down on the smoker.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Want more heat? Add a few chili flakes or extra rub.
- Want to prep ahead? Chop everything except the mint, then add the dressing and toss right before serving.
