Watermelon salad is the essence of summer. The refreshing combination of sweet watermelon, cool cucumbers, and salty feta with a pop of fresh mint means this watermelon feta salad recipe is easy to make and easy to enjoy with friends and family.
Every bite of this watermelon salad is refreshing and packed with sweet and salty flavors. Watermelon season is my absolute favorite! I love the sweet, cool, refreshing taste of this summertime fruit so much that I add it to sangria in my Watermelon Sangria recipe and I even put it on the grill. When it comes to watermelon I do not mess around.
Growing up by the shores of the Mediterranean, my summers in Port Said, Egypt consisted of two things: the beach and watermelons. I remember spending long days on the sunny beach with my favorite snack in hand: slices of watermelon topped with crumbles of creamy feta. I spent hours with my father at the local market called the Souq where he would teach me how to pick watermelon so it was sweet and ripe everytime. These are skills I still use to this day.
I still love nothing more than the combination of salty feta over sweet, cool watermelon. And this watermelon salad with feta, cucumbers and fresh herbs, is another level of delicious. I think of this watermelon feta salad as grown up version of my favorite snack, and the zesty honey-lime dressing sure brings everything together.
This summer salad is the perfect combination of flavors. Like my Strawberry Spinach Salad, it shows how delicious fruit can be in a savory salad. Juicy cubed watermelon pairs beautifully with cool cucumbers, fresh herbs, and, of course feta cheese. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Here are the fresh ingredients you need and some notes on how to prepare them:
Ingredients:
4 cups watermelon, cubed
2 cups cucumber, sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
Crumble the feta cheese.
Chop the mint and parsley leaves.
Mix the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley.
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss and Serve:
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients well.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
This salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing with its vibrant colors.
Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish to any meal. Enjoy