This light and satisfying Watermelon Salad is perfect for BBQs and hot summer days! Packed with goodies like blueberries, mint, and feta and topped with an easy homemade dressing – divinely delicious!
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What’s in This Watermelon Salad Recipe?
With its sweet and savory flavors, this watermelon salad is pure joy for the taste buds! Salty feta combines with sweet watermelon, tart blueberries, and refreshing mint to create a gorgeous salad that’s an awesome side or lighter main.
- Watermelon: Fresh watermelon is the juicy backbone of the salad.
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries burst with a sweet, fruity, sour taste.
- Cheese: Feta is most commonly paired with watermelon due to its salty, briny taste. This is a nice contrast to the sweetness of the watermelon. You could also use goat cheese or cotija.
- Mint: Fresh mint ripped into small pieces to explode with freshness throughout the dish.
- Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is our preferred choice.
- Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar has a punchy acidic taste that balances the sweetness of the watermelon and blueberries.
- Lemon: Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is the best option for a light, citrusy flavor!
Variations on Watermelon Feta Salad
There are so many easy ways to change up this summer salad to suit your tastes. Try swapping the mint for basil and the feta for mozzarella pearls for a Caprese watermelon salad.
You could also swap the blueberries for a different berry, such as raspberries, cut strawberries, or pomegranate seeds. Add a pinch of salt to the cubed watermelon before adding it to the salad to amp up its natural sweetness!
How to Store
If you make this watermelon feta salad ahead of time or have leftovers, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For maximum freshness, we recommend waiting to add the mint and feta until right before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Great as a summer side, you can pair this delicious salad with a whole host of mains, including crockpot ribs, grilled flank steak with cilantro lime butter, or baked BBQ chicken. Such a refreshing salad, it’s great as a light side to cut through the richness of your classic BBQ dishes.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
We love that this watermelon salad is not only super refreshing but utterly delicious! A simple homemade balsamic dressing anoints the salad, giving this easy salad a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor. It’s a healthy side that’s also gluten-free, perfect for summer gatherings!
Watermelon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon from 1 small watermelon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ⅓ cup Feta cheese
- 2-3 stems fresh mint ripped into small pieces
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the watermelon, blueberries, feta cheese, and mint leaves.4 cups cubed fresh watermelon, 1 cup fresh blueberries, ⅓ cup Feta cheese, 2-3 stems fresh mint
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice together.1½ tablespoons olive oil, 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ½ lemon
- Pour the dressing over watermelon mixture and stir well.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Easily double the recipe to feed a crowd.
- It happens to all of us — you bite into a slice of watermelon and it tastes like… water. The good news is, you don’t have to toss that tasteless watermelon. You can easily enhance the flavor by adding a little bit of salt and/or fresh lime juice. For a spicy kick, try adding some chili lime seasoning!
- Make this watermelon salad into a hearty main dish by mixing in some cooked quinoa and arugula.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Watermelon Salad Step by Step
Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl combine 4 cups of cubed fresh watermelon, 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ⅓ cup of feta cheese, and 2-3 stems of mint leaves ripped into small pieces.
Add the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons of olive oil, 1½ tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and the juice of ½ of a lemon together. Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and stir well. Serve chilled and enjoy!
