Watermelon Salad with Feta

A vibrant, juicy salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, and fresh herbs — a simple yet sophisticated dish that screams summer!

Origin Watermelon Salad with Feta

This salad draws inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine, where fruit and cheese pairings are common. The contrast of watermelon and feta has become a modern classic around the world.

What I Love About This Recipe

It’s light, refreshing, and takes just minutes to prepare. The mix of flavors — sweet, salty, tangy, and herbaceous — is perfectly balanced and oh-so-satisfying.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

131

kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon

• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (optional), torn

• Juice of 1 lime

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, feta, red onion, and mint (and basil if using).
• Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
• Gently toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste — go light on the salt, as feta is naturally salty.
• Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.

Notes

• Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
• Add a handful of arugula or baby spinach for extra greens.
• A sprinkle of toasted nuts or seeds (like pumpkin or pine nuts) adds extra crunch.