Summertime is the perfect season to serve this beautifully delicious watermelon feta salad! I know what you’re thinking—watermelon with cheese—sounds like a very strange combo. Trust me, you MUST try this! The salty and sweet combo, with a pinch of olive oil, balsamic, mint, and lemon zest, is one heavenly mixture! You’re going to wonder why you waited so long to make this insanely tasty dish!
Impress your guests with this Mediterranean dish that’s guaranteed to make them think you worked for hours all day in the kitchen, prepping such a delightful and gorgeous recipe. It’s toddler and family approved and is a stunning mix of colors and flavors that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds!
My insanely delicious Watermelon Feta Salad contains watermelon, feta cheese, high quality extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, and lemon zest, and takes just 10 minutes to make, making it one quick and easy side dish recipe!
Watermelon Feta Salad Ingredients
Watermelon. Chop the watermelon the same day you plan on serving the watermelon feta salad. You want to serve the freshest watermelon you can and once chopped, watermelon loses much more water. Watermelon is packed with fiber and nutrients, and is so refreshing on a hot summer day.
Feta. Salty and tangy, feta cheese complements the sweet watermelon flavor quite well. You can buy the block or pre-crumbled feta varieties.
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Just a small amount is all that’s needed. Buy high quality extra virgin olive oil for top-notch quality and taste. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, healthy olive oil makes this dish taste more like a salad.
Balsamic vinegar. In combination with EVOO and the watermelon, tangy balsamic vinegar drizzled over the top of the watermelon feta salad adds zesty flavor to this dish.
Fresh mint. Alternatively, you can use basil. Mince up fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them on top for the freshest, most refreshing salad ever.
Lemon zest. Fresh lemon zest gives the dish a citrusy flavor that is absolutely irresistible.
How to Make the Best Watermelon Feta Salad
STEP 1: Add the watermelon to a large serving plate. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the melon.
STEP 2: Before serving, drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Sprinkle the mint and lemon zest on top and serve cold. Don’t add the olive oil and balsamic to the dish until ready to serve as it won’t set well.
STEP 3: If you make this, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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Watermelon Feta Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh mint leaves (or basil) minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Optional
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 cucumber seeded and chopped
- Kalamata olives chopped
Instructions
- Add the watermelon to a large serving plate. Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top.
- Before serving, drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Sprinkle the mint and lemon zest on top and serve cold.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- This dish is best when consumed on the same day.
Nutrition (per serving)
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