Watermelon and feta salad is one of the most refreshing summer combos. It combines sweet, fruity, slightly bitter, and salty together. It is the best salad of all time if you ask me. Have you tried it yet? If not, please give this beautiful summer salad a try. Perfect for this glorious weather.
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How to make watermelon and feta salad?
It is a quick and super simple salad to make. I have chosen to cube the watermelon and scoop the melon, I have added the de-skinned grapefruit and crumbled some feta cheese in and some more over at the end, and voila! The salad is ready. It only takes 20 minutes at most.
We had some friends for a BBQ which was great after so many weeks of being so unsocial, so, our garden was our oyster. We clearly made some nice grilled chicken and pork and I have made a couple of other side salads to enjoy. I made this watermelon and feta as a dessert and the kids had it as it is but for us the adults, of course, we couldn't help ourselves but give it a little drizzle of grapefruit vodka. It was only a little, I promise ;-). It worked a treat, very nice indeed.
What to serve with watermelon and feta salad?
This watermelon salad is the perfect summer side dish to go along with any grilled chicken, any steak, or even with a super beautiful burger.
Variations
Feel free to throw in some fresh herbs other than mint. I have also made this watermelon salad with fresh thyme or basil and added some freshly sliced red onion, cucumber, and olives. Wow, it is really delicious! You may also add a pretty simple vinaigrette made of just walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper. You may also add arugula leaves to it. Make it your own but do keep the main ingredient which is the watermelon and feta!
You may choose any melon you may have or like when making this refreshing summer salad.
Want this watermelon salad a vegan version?
It is very simple, replace the feta cheese with a vegan feta cheese and the honey with maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Absolutely! Keep it in the fridge until serving, firstly, it will be nice and cool when served and secondly, in the summer especially, it can go off in no time.
I don't recommend you make this salad for more than 1-2 hours before serving. It has to be nice and fresh. It will look amazing!
Make a watermelon smoothie: Blend the watermelon with some ice, a bit of lime juice, and a touch of mint for a refreshing smoothie.
Watermelon juice: Just blend the watermelon and strain it to make a refreshing juice.
Watermelon gazpacho: Blend the leftover watermelon with tomatoes, cucumbers, a bit of onion, and some garlic. Chill it and serve as a cold soup.
Watermelon salsa: Chop the leftover watermelon into smaller pieces and mix with diced red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips.
Watermelon feta popsicles: Blend the watermelon, adding a bit of honey or sugar if desired. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze. You can even sprinkle some crumbled feta on top before freezing for a sweet and salty twist.
Add greens and grains: Mix the leftovers with some leafy greens like arugula or spinach to create a new salad.
Add cooked quinoa or couscous to create a hearty salad.
Savory
Watermelon and Feta Pizza: Use naan or pita bread, spread a thin layer of olive oil or hummus, and top with the watermelon and feta mix. Bake until warm and slightly crisp.
Wraps and sandwiches: Use the leftovers as a filling for a wrap, adding some greens and perhaps a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Layer the watermelon and feta salad on a slice of crusty bread or inside a baguette for a unique sandwich.
Yes but only if you wish to make a smoothie later in which case do not add the feta if you intend to make it a smoothie or even think it may have leftovers.
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Let's get going with this beautifully delicious and so refreshing summer salad.
Watermelon feta salad
Equipment
- chopping board
- knife
- glass bowl
- fruit scoop tool
Ingredients
- ½ med watermelon cubed
- 1 med cuantalupe melon cubed or scooped
- 1 large grapefruit deskinned
- 200 g feta cheese cubed
- 10 leaves fresh mint chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepeper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Cut rind from the watermelon, then chop the fruit into desired sized chunks.
- Place the cubed watermelon in a large glass salad bowl. Scoop or cube the melon and add to the salad bowl. De-skin the grapefruit and add over the melons. Chop the herbs and add to the salad bowl.
- Crumble the feta into the salad bowl and mix it in gently to integrate the cheese into the salad.
- Serve as a side or a dessert and for the adults, that dare, a drizzle of vodka works quite well 😉 Add a pinch of freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you wish. We just love it.
Winny says
From start to finish, your content is simply amazing. You have a talent for cooking. such great recipes Ramona. I have only discovered your blog recently and I am so glad I did! I made the cabbage and beef mince recipe and the lentil bread this far and now I will venture into making this watermelon salad which looks amazing. I am sure I will be going heavier than I should on the booze but hey! It is your fault for revealing the idea. haha. My next recipe which super soon (only need to get some dill seeds) is the pickled watermelon. I am intrigued!!! but also a watermelon and pickle freak! thanks so much for all the amazing recipes you're spending your time making free for us. Much appreciated!! xoxo
Juyali says
I love a good and easy summer salad! This was refreshingly light and incredibly easy to throw together. I used orange instead because I didn't have grapefruit . It turned out delicious! A great way to use up herbs from my garden and peak-season watermelon. Thanks for the easy and tasty recipe.
Ramona says
Thanks lovely! I am so happy you liked it! xx
Hayley Dhanecha says
We had a mini heatwave in the UK so I prepared your watermelon and feta salad as we were hosting a garden party! It is so refreshing and cooling!
Jamie says
Followed the recipe exactly except used maple syrup! It was so refreshing. I loved the addition of grapefruit too. So good!
Julie says
I was looking for an upgrade for the standard bowl of watermelon for 4th of July and this fit the bill perfectly! Such a delish salad for the summer season. I'll be making this one again for sure!
Ramona says
Thank you Julie!
amy liu dong says
I have a watermelon on my fridge today and I made this recipe and it was gone in a minute after serving it. It was so easy to make, delicious, and refreshing!
Cam says
This was the most delicious and refreshing summer salad. I loved the combo and I did add some more vodka that I kept in the fridge - I had the same grapefruit flavored one - wink wink. Yep! I will do it again!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
This is a summer classic for us! I always buy a 2nd watermelon just so I can make a watermelon and feta salad. I love the addition of pepper and the other fruits with yours! Great suggestions!
DK says
I was actually looking for a great watermelon salad and so I'm glad I came across your recipe! This one was so easy to make and looks just as good as it tastes!
Alexandra says
I really enjoy the fresh flavours of this wonderful salad - I have made it a couple of times now and it will feature on my meal plan a lot over the coming months. So delicious serve on the side with some grilled meats.
Shelley says
I love that this has additional fruits beyond just watermelon, which makes it extra interesting and refreshing - especially with the tart pops of grapefruit! Also so unique to add thyme. Such complex layers of flavor that take this way beyond basic watermelon salads I've made before! Thanks!
Vicky says
I must admit, this is a combo that I never thought I would like together, but I was wrong! It was wonderful, even my young twins enjoyed it! Thank you!
Claudia says
I have tried this recipe and it's really tasty! The sweet watermelon and salty feta cheese go so well together. Perfect for a summer meal or any get-together. Give it a try!
Swathi says
Watermelon feta salad is delicious great summer salad. I tried it.
Deb says
What a pretty salad. I made it vegan by using vegan feta and maple syrup instead of honey. Super yum!
Ramona says
Thaank you dear Deb! xo
Erin says
This salad came out great and was so easy to make! Thanks so much. Will make again soon!
Ramona says
Thanks Erin! This is a great salad to take to a potluck or a BBQ party.
Alexandra says
Such a fresh and tasty salad - it is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining over the Summer season.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Alexandra.
Lathiya says
Watermelon is one of my favorite fruit and I love to have those on summers. This salad with feta cheese looks perfect to devour watermelon in an interesting way.
Ramona says
Thank you dear Lathiya.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Lathiya
Diana J says
Watermelon and feta is such a classic combo! Hadn’t thought to include grapefruit. Also love the idea of maybe adding red onion, cucumber and olives.
Ramona says
Thanks Diana, Delicious indeed 😉
Jacqui DeBono says
This is the perfect dish for the scorching hot days when you want to eat outside, but everything needs to be refreshing to be comfortable! We always get a huge watermelon and then get a bit bored of just eating it as it is - what a lovely way to make it even more delicious!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jacqui, I am so sure this will manage to break the monotony 😉 Thanks lovely xx
Joyce says
One of my favourite summer salad recipe!! I love the salty feta with the sweet watermelon. Just the most perfect combo’!
Ramona says
Thanks a million dear Joyce. It is a salad that we have very often as a dessert for as long as we can find melon 😉 It is really good and kids LOVE IT too which is great!
Gail Montero says
What a good flavor combination you got going in this tasty salad! Love the sweetness from the watermelon and savoriness from the feta!
Ramona says
So true, thank you ever so much dear Gail.
Leslie says
I love watermelon and feta together! Everything about this recipe is perfection! What a refreshing summer treat!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Leslie, for your kind feedback. I really appreciate it. 😉
Emily says
This is the perfect summer salad- I could eat it daily! Mint is growing like crazy in my yard so I love that I can use some in this recipe!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Emily, yes the mint addition makes this salad even more refreshing. I really hope you'll be making it soon and enjoy it as much as we do.
Kari | Chef and Steward says
Having lived for 7 years in Dubai, Watermelon Feta Salad has become one of my faves. I love your little melon balls and the surprising addition of different melons and grapefruit.
Ramona says
Thank you so much Kari xx
Marta says
You have so many of my favorite flavors in this salad, Ramona! I love the way tangy feta and sweet watermelon play off of one another.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Marta. xx
Diana says
This salad looks very refreshing and delicious. I eat a lot of salads and this one sounds wonderful.
Ramona says
Thank you so much Diana xx
Renu says
Such a refreshing and colorful salad with watermelon and feta in one. A complete meal in itself and I would not mind having this every day.
Ramona says
That is so true, thank you Renu. I am so glad you like my watermelon and feta salad. I would not mind it every day either. In fact we had it three times this week already which makes it almost every day and alternated the cheese with some blue cheese and mozzarella 😉
Jere Cassidy says
This is why I love summer so much, all the fruit is so colorful and abundant. I love the addition of the salty feta along with all the fruits and herbs.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jere xx
Taleen says
I grew up eating watermelon with feta cheese, I absolutely love this combination! Love that you add honey/maple syrup to it, I've never tried it that way but will definitely have to.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Taleen, I am so glad you have found my watermelon and feta salad version inspiring.
Stine Mari says
I also love to use the leftovers in a smoothie (and just serving feta on what we eat). So delicious. The grapefruit sounds like a wonderful slightly bitter addition, yum!
Ramona says
Thank you dear, Stine Mari,
No waste, right? Thanks lovely, have a wonderful day!
Sapana says
Watermelon feta salad looks so refreshing and must have tasted so delicious.
Ramona says
It really does taste amazing dear Sapana, this watermelon and feta salad is superb!
Ramona says
Thank you Sapana x
Lesli Schwartz says
I love every ingredient in this beautiful, refreshing summer salad! This recipe is really calling my name! We do a lot of outdoor dining these days and this salad is so perfect!
Ramona says
Thank you dear Lesli xx