Easy Watermelon Salad Recipe
Nothing quite says summer like watermelon! With its vibrant ruby-red flesh, natural sweetness, and essence of light and refreshing flavors. And this easy watermelon salad recipe unlocks the true potential of this beloved fruit and showcases its versatility! By combining it with crispy cucumber, salty feta cheese, aromatic fresh mint, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette to create a delicious, light, and healthy summer salad! So if you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe for your next BBQ or potluck, this watermelon feta salad is a fantastic choice! With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a mere 15 minutes of prep time, this colorful eye-catching salad is the perfect addition to any spread and pairs beautifully with grilled dishes like pork chops, salmon steaks, or chicken kebabs. It’s a yummy way to cool off on those scorching hot summer days!
Watermelon – The sweet and refreshing base of the salad! For convenience, I always use seedless watermelon. Cucumber – Crispy seedless English cucumber is the ideal choice. However, you can substitute it with regular cucumber and just peel it and remove the seeds. Feta Cheese – Gives the salad a layer of salty tang. If you don’t fancy feta, other good options are goat cheese and queso fresco. Mint – Aromatic fresh mint leaves add a vibrant touch of incredible herbaceous flavor. Fresh basil leaves are another good choice if you aren’t a fan of mint. Red Onion – Adds a subtle bite with its pungent flavor. Sliced shallots work too if you’d prefer a milder onion taste. Olive Oil – Use extra-virgin olive oil for the most flavorful dressing. Yet, other oils such as avocado, sunflower, and safflower are perfect too. Lemon Juice – Provides a zesty element to the dressing, which helps to balance the sweetness of the watermelon. Fresh lime juice can be used as an alternative. Seasonings – Salt and black pepper bring out the flavors of all the ingredients.
Whipping together this salad is an absolute breeze! Simply chop, whisk, and toss, and you’ll have a vibrant and delicious watermelon salad with feta that’s ready to impress in just 15 minutes! To begin, place the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint leaves, and red onion into a large bowl. Then gently toss everything together until it’s fully combined. It’s not a good idea to do this step until right before you make and add the dressing. Next, whisk the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice together in a small bowl. Then season the dressing with a bit of salt and black pepper to taste. Now, pour the lemon dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss the salad until everything is coated. Once the watermelon salad is ready, serve it immediately. If desired, you can garnish it with some more fresh mint leaves to add a pop of color and freshness.
Storage
This Watermelon feta salad is best eaten immediately. This also means that I don’t recommend that you make it ahead of time. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container for about 1 to 2 days.
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