Easy Watermelon Feta Salad

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Watermelon is one of the most refreshing fruits during the hot summer months. Its juicy and sweet characteristics make it an excellent ingredient in salads. An Easy Watermelon Feta Salad is a popular dish that is simple yet delicious. 

The combination of sweet and salty flavors is perfect for any summer dinner party or barbecue. 
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Watermelon salad made with feta, cucumbers, onions and mint leaves

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What Do I Need To Make Watermelon Feta Salad?

  • Medium Size Watermelon 
  • Feta Cheese 
  • English Cucumber 
  • Red Onion
  • Shallot (for garnish)
  • Mint Leaves 
  • Lettuce of Your Choice

 How Do I Make Watermelon Feta Salad?

  • Peel and cut the watermelon and cucumber into small bite size chunks, place it in a large bowl. Slice thinly red onion and toss it all together. 
  • Cut the feta into small cubes and add to a bowl, crumble the rest over the salad. Add lettuce and mint leaves (reserve some for garnish)
  • You can sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper If you desire but I prefer not to as the salad has an interesting flavor without any additives. Garnish your salad with shallot halves and mint leaves. Serve chilled!
Watermelon salad made with feta, cucumbers, onions and mint leaves

How To Pick A Watermelon?

Looking for the perfect watermelon for your feta salad? Don’t settle for anything less than the best! Choosing the right ingredients is essential for this tasty dish. Avoid bitter and flat flavors by selecting a ripe watermelon. Here are some tips for selecting the juiciest and sweetest fruit:

  • Buy In Season- It’s the only foolproof method we’ve discovered to ensure top-quality produce.
  • Resting Spot-  The majority of watermelons ought to have a spot on the bottom where they were resting before getting picked. The watermelon is ripe if the patch is yellow; else, it is unripe.
  • Heavy For Its Size- This implies that there is a ton of juice inside! It’s difficult to evaluate this one in the grocery store, so keep it in mind as you shop.

Let’s Make It A Meal: 

Watermelon salad made with feta, cucumbers, onions and mint leaves

Can I Make Watermelon Feta Salad Ahead of Time?

Yep, Just remember when watermelon is cut it produces a lot of water.  It’s best to cut the watermelon and keep that portion of the salad separate until serving time.  Then mix everything together in a large bowl.  You can keep the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Why Does Watermelon and Feta Taste Good Together?

Although watermelon tastes delicious on its own, adding a little lime juice and salt enhances the flavor tremendously. The watermelon’s sweet flavor is enhanced by the feta’s saltiness. It tastes wonderful when combined with fresh mint leaves! Cut a few mint leaves into pieces, garnish away!

Watermelon salad made with feta, cucumbers, onions and mint leaves

What Meat Goes Well With Watermelon Feta Salad?

Looking for a delicious pairing for your next dish?  This salad goes great with Chicken Recipes, pork, and most seafood varieties! You won’t need to worry about these meats being too strong, as they will only enhance the flavors of your meal.

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This Watermelon Feta Salad is a simple yet pleasing dish that is guaranteed to please your taste buds. The combination of watermelon’s sweetness, feta cheese’s saltiness, and the dressing’s zesty tanginess is the perfect balance of flavors.

Follow our tips, and you’ll create the perfect watermelon feta salad every time. Get creative by adding ingredients that compliment the salad’s flavor, and you’ll impress your guests at your next dinner party or barbecue.

Watermelon salad made with feta, cucumbers, onions and mint leaves

Easy Watermelon Feta Salad

Yield: 1 salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Made with juicy watermelon, salty feta cheese and hearty greens, this salad is light yet flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size watermelon (6 cups)
  • 8 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 English cucumber (1 cup)
  • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 shallot (for garnish)
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup lettuce of your choice

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the watermelon and cucumber into small bite size chunks, place it in a large bowl. Slice thinly red onion and toss it all together. 
  2. Cut the feta into small cubes and add to a bowl, crumble the rest over the salad. Add lettuce and mint leaves (reserve some for garnish)
  3. You can sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper If you desire but I prefer not to as the salad has an interesting flavor without any additives. Garnish your salad with shallot halves and mint leaves.
  4. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • You can use 1 small/ medium sized watermelon or half of a large one 
  • Lemon or lime juice (2 tbsp) can be used as a dressing. 
  • Persian cucumbers will make great alternative to English Cucumbers 

Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 130Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 34mgSodium 350mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 6g

I am not a nutritionist. All nutrition values have been automatically generated. If you have questions, please have a professional look at the ingredients and help you with new values.

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