Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint – the PERFECT summer salad! So easy to put together, light and refreshing!
Easy Watermelon Feta Salad
During these hot summer days you need a go-to summer salad that is easy, no-fuss and requires zero cooking! This watermelon feta salad is complete perfection. Serve at your next cookout or just for a routine weeknight dinner. Easily made dairy-free – just reach for a dairy-free feta cheese option at your local grocery store. Serve with some corn on the cob (or mexican street corn salad) and grilled chicken legs for the perfect summer meal!
What You Will Need
- watermelon: perfect for the middle of summer when fresh watermelons are everywhere are the stores!
- feta cheese: you can use regular or dairy-free feta cheese here – either works just fine.
- fresh mint leaves: we love growing mint leaves on our deck in the summer!
- olive oil + honey: these add a touch of sweetness and almost make a little dressing.
- kosher salt: just a bit to help accentuate the flavors.
- fresh lime juice: a little tang goes a long way! Feel free to add more though!
- red onion: this is totally optional, but rounds out the flavors nicely.
How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad
Cut up your watermelon and place in a large bowl.
Add the rest of your ingredients.
Toss gently to combine.
So, the next time you are in a pinch to bring a salad to a cookout, this should be it! Super easy, delicious and not your typical cut up watermelon — and to answer your question, YES, watermelon and feta taste surprisingly amazing together!
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Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint – The PERFECT summer salad! So easy to put together, light and refreshing!
Ingredients
- 1/2 regular-sized watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust any ingredient as-desired.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Dairy-free: feel free to use a dairy-free feta here to make this recipe dairy-free.
Originally published June 5, 2017. Recipe and photos have been updated.
Leisa says
So good! I love opportunities to use my garden herbs. I added a little basil and crispy chickpeas on top.
Monica says
Recipe looks delicious! Can I make this a day ahead of serving it or is it best to make right before serving?
Erin says
Hi Monica! I would pop the mint and feta in right before serving, but the rest could be prepped the day before!
Sherri says
Hello!
Thank you for the amazing recipe. We have never had a watermelon salad before, but now that I’ve found your recipe, we’re eating it a lot! I like that once I buy the watermelon, I have all the other ingredients already in the fridge, pantry and garden. We don’t make any alterations, make it just how the recipe says. It so good! Light and refreshing, perfect for hot summer days!
Madie says
Soooo easy and delicious!
Bridget Montag says
Thanks Madie! Glad you liked it!
Bridget says
Making this for 4th of July tomorrow. Can’t wait, it looks delish!
Toni Vining says
I have not made this myself yet but it was made for me on Mother’s Day and it was phenomenal!! Asked for the recipe and now have the ingredients and I’m making this tomorrow!! Soooo excited 😊 DELICIOUS!
Erin says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one, Toni!