Watermelon Feta Salad 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 watermelon feta salad recipe.
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.
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.
Learn how to make this mouth watering Watermelon Feta Salad recipe, which can also be relished as a snack, whenever the hunger strikes. Here is the recipe of Watermelon Feta 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 flavour salad, cubes of watermelon are tossed with fresh mint leaves and crumbled feta making this salad colourful and healthy.
A salty citrus dressing is added in this salad, which gives it a delicious flavour 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 flavours will just burst into your mouth.
You can also include Balsamic Vinegar in the dressing, it adds a nice flavour to the salad.
Other than these simple ingredients, you can even add cucumber and red onions to this salad for an extra crunch.
Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients
What to serve with Watermelon Feta Salad?
This salty, sweet and refreshing Watermelon Feta 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 Watermelon Feta 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 air tight 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.
How to make Watermelon Feta Salad Step By Step
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
Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
Watermelon Feta Salad 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 watermelon feta salad recipe.
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.
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