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Salads » Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

by Lynne Webb on July 24, 2017 (Updated July 17, 2021) // 2 Comments

Juicy watermelon, fresh mint, sweet onion and crumbled feta cheese combine to create a refreshing, summer salad with a unique blend of contrasting flavors.
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Oval serving dish filled with salad of watermelon, diced onion, crumbled feta, and mint.

Best when watermelon is in season and at its peak, this salad is a great side to serve with classic summer dishes like grilled chicken, pork, and salmon.

Shopping for Watermelon

We like to use seedless watermelon for this dish. They come in a variety of sizes and in both yellow and red flesh, although the red variety is much more common. Technically, seedless watermelons aren’t completely seedless. They do contain small, edible white seeds similar to cucumbers.

If you’re buying a whole watermelon, look for one that’s free from cuts, bruises and soft spots. It should feel somewhat for its size and have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom where it rested on the ground. This is a good indicating that it was allowed to ripen on the vine.

Safe handling note: Be sure to wash the outside of the watermelon under running water before cutting to avoid transferring any contaminants to the flesh inside.

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

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Juicy watermelon, fresh mint, sweet onion and crumbled feta cheese combine to create a refreshing, summer salad with a unique blend of contrasting flavors.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time : 10 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into small (1/2-inch) cubes
  • 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chiffonade of fresh mint, divided
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine the watermelon, onion, 1/2 cup of the feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of the mint in a mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, toss gently and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish and scatter the remaining cheese and mint on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Shopping for watermelon: If you’re buying a whole watermelon, look for one that’s free from cuts, bruises, and soft spots. It should feel somewhat for its size and have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom where it rested on the ground. This is a good indicating that it was allowed to ripen on the vine.
Safe handling note: Be sure to wash the outside of the watermelon under running water before cutting to avoid transferring any contaminants to the flesh inside.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
336
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Salads
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Greta Halpern says

    May 15, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious. I never thought to pair watermelon with something savory like onion or feta cheese, but I really like it.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      May 15, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Greta,
      I’m happy to hear that you liked the salad. Sweet and savory pairings are a favorite of ours.

      Reply

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