There's nothing more refreshing than a crisp watermelon salad with feta. The perfect salad for watermelon season, this delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors is an easy side dish for any summer meal or potluck.
Juicy watermelon cubes combined with salty feta cheese bring a delicious balance of sweetness of the watermelon and the tanginess of the feta. The addition of fresh mint leaves adds a vibrant, bright herbal note that complements the drizzle of rich balsamic vinegar and provides a depth of flavor that ties all the ingredients together. Wouldn't marinated mozzarella balls pair so beautifully with this recipe?
I added flaky lavender salt And it was Amazing.. and very refreshing
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Additions/variations to watermelon and feta salad:
This recipe is a basic recipe but you may want to add another ingredient or two to make this summer salad different or special from the norm. Here are my favorite suggestions:
- Red onion: slice red onions paper thin and add to the salad. My husband is not a fan of raw red onion so I don't add onion if I know he is going to be eating it.
- Cucumbers: Slice a cucumber in half along the length and remove the seeds. Slice into ¼" slices. Add the slices to the salad or dice the cucumber half moons into tiny dice.
- Jalapeno pepper: remove the stem and seeds of a jalapeno pepper (or other hot pepper of your choice) and finely mince it before adding to the dish.
- Arugula: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh arugula over the salad. This will not only give a pop of green color but also a nice bite of peppery flavor.
- Honey: add a heavy drizzle of honey or hot honey over the watermelon before serving.
How to make feta cheese and watermelon salad
- Start by preparing the watermelon. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, discarding the rind any seeds if you are not using a seedless watermelon. Transfer the cubed watermelon to a large bowl.
- Next, add the crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the watermelon cubes, ensuring each bite will have a hint of the tangy cheese.
- Once the feta is distributed, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the watermelon and cheese.
- Chop the mint leaves finely. Scatter the chopped mint over the top of the salad.
- Gently toss the salad, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated and combined. Be careful not to overmix, as the melon cubes may become mushy.
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups watermelon cubed
- 2 tablespoon feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Fresh Mint chopped (to taste)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Place the cubed watermelon in a large bowl.3 Cups watermelon
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the watermelon cubes.2 tbsp feta cheese
- Evenly drizzle the balsamic glaze over the watermelon and feta.2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.Fresh Mint
- Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful summer salad!
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