Watermelon Feta Salad is a refreshing and easy to make a summer salad. It has become a staple in my house and you should try it too. Here is how to make it.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad and Tabouli Salad are some of my other fav summer Salad recipes.
As winters are about to get over and summer is approaching, I am excited to get back to my refreshing salad meals.
Yes, during summers, I tend to eat very light for dinners and what can be better than a light and hearty salad.
As summer is the season of watermelons, I love to make this Watermelon Feta Salad now & then and it is even my go-to salad when I am alone at home.
It is also a must side dish for my weekend brunch, no matter which cuisine I am going for.
Watermelon is one of those fruits, that is very high on its water content and thus it also keeps you hydrated in the heat, which is an essential requirement of our body in Summers.
Easy to make and delicious to eat, this salad has one more star ingredient, Feta Cheese which compliments the sweetness of watermelon and makes this salad even more irresistible.
Many of us think twice about adding Feta Cheese along with watermelon, but wait till you taste this salad.
You will love this combination with a slight hint of mint in it.
Altogether, all these three ingredients make it a refreshing salad that can be eaten on its own or can be served as a side dish with your meals.
Here are some more Salad recipes, that you can make for your light and hearty meals – Traditional Tabouli Salad, Broccoli Apple Salad, Summer Fresh Sicilian Salad, Citrus Fennel Salad, Asian Basil Cucumber Salad and Pear Pomegranate Salad.
What is Watermelon Feta Salad?
Watermelon Feta Mint Salad is an easy and refreshing summer salad that will give you relief from the scorching heat outside on a sunny afternoon.
To make this full of flavor salad, cubes of watermelon are tossed with fresh mint leaves and crumbled feta making this salad colorful and healthy.
A salty citrus dressing is added in this salad, which gives it a delicious flavor that compliments the sweetness from the watermelon.
For the dressing, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper are mixed and poured over this salad.
Mix it properly, so that the dressing gets coated nicely with watermelon, feta and mint mixture.
Once you take a bite of this salad, the flavors will just burst into your mouth.
You can also include Balsamic Vinegar in the dressing, it adds a nice flavor to the salad.
Other than these simple ingredients, you can even add cucumber and red onions to this salad for an extra crunch.
Ingredients
To make this refreshing salad, you need three main ingredients – watermelon, feta cheese, and mint leaves.
The combination of these three ingredients will just make your summer even better.
To add a little more flavor to the salad, we will make a dressing that is a delicious combination of extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, black pepper, and salt. Easy, right?
Serving Suggestions
This salty, sweet, and refreshing this salad is usually served on its own.
But, you can also serve it as a side dish along with a Pasta, Risotto, or Soup of your choice.
This salad is what you should be serving for every backyard BBQ party, picnic, potluck, or even weekend brunches.
Other than using mint, I have also tried Watermelon Feta Arugula Salad and Watermelon Feta Basil Salad, they taste as delicious as the mint one.
Which greens can be used in this salad?
I have used mint leaves in this salad, as it lends a refreshing taste to this salad.
But you can substitute mint leaves with other greens such as Basil, Arugula, Spinach, Kale or Rocket Leaves.
Can you make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this salad ahead of time, just store the watermelon and the dressing separately.
Cube the watermelon, mix it with mint leaves and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Make the dressing and store it too. Mix both of them together, just a few minutes before serving.
Sprinkle feta cheese on top at last and serve.
Variations
You can drizzle a little balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar to add a slight tangy taste to the same.
Adding cubed cucumbers or black olives to this salad is also a great idea. I sometimes make this version too.
Pro Tips by Neha
Remove all the seeds from the watermelon, before adding it into the salad, as you don’t want to bite into a seed while enjoying your delicious salad. You can also opt for seedless watermelon.
Make sure that your watermelon is chilled, this way it tastes the best in this salad.
You can also add fresh basil in the salad, it adds a refreshing taste.
Use a good quality olive oil for the dressing, because it makes a lot of difference in the taste.
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Step By Step Recipe
Add watermelon in a large bowl.
Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon and toss everything well.
Top with crumbled feta. Serve immediately.
Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
It is a refreshing and easy to make summer salad. It has become a staple in my house and you should try it too. Here is how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Watermelon Cubed and seedless
- 200 g Feta Cheese Crumbled
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/2 tsp Lime Zest
- Salt
- Freshly Cracked Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Chopped
Instructions
Add watermelon in a large bowl.
Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Mix it well.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon and toss everything well.
Top with crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
You can add other greens like arugula, lettuce etc in this salad.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!