If you've never tried watermelon and feta together, this is your sign. The sweet, juicy watermelon paired with salty feta, fresh mint, and a splash of lemon makes this salad taste like summer in a bowl. It's cool, crisp, and comes together in just a few minutes, which makes it perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or those nights when it's too hot to cook but you still want a side dish that feels a little fancy.
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How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad
Start by cutting your watermelon into bite-sized cubes. You can use pre-cut if you're short on time, but fresh-cut always tastes better. Try to keep the cubes around an inch so they don't fall apart when tossed. Toss them in a large bowl and set them aside while you mix up a quick dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It's light and zippy and brings out the flavor of the watermelon without overpowering it.
Once your dressing is mixed, pour it over the watermelon and gently toss to coat. You don't want to go too wild here, just enough to coat everything without turning it into mush. Fold in the chopped mint for a cool, fresh flavor that balances out the salty feta. If you're making this ahead, wait to add the feta until just before serving so it doesn't get soggy.
This salad is seriously made for summer. It's cold, it's juicy, and it hits that sweet-savory combo just right. Bring it to a cookout, serve it next to grilled chicken, or eat it straight from the bowl in front of the fan. It feels light and refreshing when everything else is heavy and hot, and it only takes about 10 minutes start to finish.
Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Step By Step Instructions
- Cut the watermelon and mint.
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Toss over watermelon in a medium bowl.
- Fold in the chopped mint.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Enjoy right away, or chill until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
Use cold watermelon - For the most refreshing bite, chill your watermelon before assembling the salad. It makes a big difference, especially on hot days.
Add feta last - Crumble the feta over the top right before serving to keep it from getting too soft or watery in the mix.
Don't skip the mint - Fresh mint takes this from a basic fruit salad to something that feels bright and fancy. A little goes a long way!
Hope this easy watermelon feta salad finds its way to your summer table! It's one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but takes almost no effort. Let me know if you try it! xoxo Olivia
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Recipe
Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon and mint.
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Toss over watermelon in a medium bowl.
- Fold in the chopped mint.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- Enjoy right away, or chill until ready to serve.
Olivia Wyles says
I loved making this refreshing salad. I hope you enjoy!