Beat the heat with Watermelon Salad! Juicy melon, fresh mint, and crumbled feta create the perfect balance of sweet and savory in each bite.
Watermelon Feta Salad
Fresh and delicious Watermelon Salad is a must-have for summer cookouts and barbecues. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect last-minute side dish. The combination of juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint creates a refreshing balance of sweet and salty flavors. We keep it simple with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and homegrown mint.
Pair it with: our Jerk Chicken Skewers or Smash Burgers for a complete summer meal—it’s sure to disappear fast!
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Ingredients
- WATERMELON: fresh watermelon, cut into ½" pieces (use seedless watermelon, or remove seeds while cutting)
- LEMON: fresh lemon juice
- CUCUMBER: fresh cucumbers, diced into ¼" pieces (we like English Cucumbers for this recipe)
- FETA CHEESE: crumbled feta cheese
- MINT: fresh mint leaves
🔪Top tip
For best results, make Watermelon Salad ahead of time. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight). This will allow the flavors to meld.
Instructions
- Combine chopped watermelon and cucumbers in a mixing bowl. Toss gently.
- Squeeze juice from one whole lemon over melon and cucumbers.
- Roll 6 mint leaves and chiffonade (cut into thin strips). Mix into salad.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve on small plates and top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
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Variations
- Cheese: Goat cheese, ricotta, or even blue cheese can be great substitutes if you’re looking for a different flavor profile
- Protein: add avocado or toasted walnuts or cashews to add texture and protein
- Complexity: red onion, shallots, arugula, avocado, or quinoa can add texture and flavor to this refreshing salad
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FAQ
To prevent excess liquid, drain the watermelon before mixing and add ingredients like feta and mint just before serving.
Yes! For the best flavor, prepare it a few hours in advance and store it in the fridge. Add mint and feta just before serving to keep it fresh.
This refreshing salad goes great with grilled chicken, seafood, burgers, or light summer pasta dishes. It also complements spicy foods beautifully.
Yes! Goat cheese, ricotta, or blue cheese can be great substitutes if you’re looking for a different flavor profile.
Watermelon salad is best eaten fresh. But you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it may release liquid over time.
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Watermelon Salad recipe
Beat the heat with Watermelon Salad! Juicy melon, fresh mint, and crumbled feta create the perfect balance of sweet and savory in each bite.
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
Ingredients
- 4 Cups seeded watermelon, cut into ½" pieces
- 1 lemon
- 2 Cups cucumber, diced into ¼" pieces
- ½ C feta cheese
- 6-8 mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine melon and cucumbers in a mixing bowl. Toss gently
- Squeeze juice from one whole lemon over melon and cukes.
- Roll 6 mint leaves and chiffonade (cut into thin strips). Mix into salad.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve on small plates and top with feta cheese.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for the ultimate timesaver.
- For best results, make Watermelon Salad ahead of time. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight). This will allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 448
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 187.1 mg
- Fat: 36.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.6 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Beautiful pictures and beautiful recipe. We love watermelon! And we too believe that cheese makes anything tastes better 😉 . Loved it and pinned it!
Patrick says
Interesting recipe - I am one of those that really 'like' watermelons and I never tried adding them to anything but mixed fruit salads...
Looks great 🙂
Jackie says
thanks a million Patrick!
Jackie says
This salad is so easy to make and is a big hit at summer cookouts. Marinating it in the refrigerator for an hour or so is a game-changer!