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    Home » Side Dish » Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

    Published: Jun 9, 2021 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

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    Watermelon salad! nothing screams summer than a bowl of watermelon feta salad with fresh basil and a simple dressing. This salad is so good you can finish a bowl without sharing. It is simple, light, refreshing, delicious, more importantly, it comes together in 10 minutes.

    the overhead shot of a salad bowl.

    Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil Recipe

    Who would have thought pairing watermelon with feta cheese would be so refreshing! It is like heaven in a bowl, the sweetness from the fruit, salty feta cheese, and fresh herbs (basil) with simple salad dressing complement each other so well.

    It is a perfect summer salad everyone would love. Feta cheese is not everyone’s cup of tea but paired with watermelon will make you change your mind.

    Related salad recipe: lemon orzo salad with feta.

    the overhead shot of a plate of watermelon salad and feta placed beside a white napkin and two lime halves.

    What is not to love about watermelon salad

    • It is sweet, simple and flavourful
    • Cool and refreshing, perfect for the summer indoor and outdoor parties, bbq, picnics, potlucks, dinner and more.
    • Uses a handful of ingredients and requires minimal prep!
    • You will see watermelon in a whole new light with this simple recipe
    • It is vegetarian and gluten-free and can also be made vegan if you can lay your hands on some vegan cheese feta cheese.
    • It is the best watermelon salad you can make.
    a close shot of a plate of salad.

    Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe Ingredients

    Seedless watermelon: a quick tip on spotting the right watermelon that is ripe and still firm is to look for the creamy yellow spot where the fruit had been sitting while growing. If it is creamy yellow then it is ripe and it should also feel heavy when you list it. Give the watermelon a knock and if you get a deep hollow sound, you are good to go.

    Feta cheese: if you, spend a little bit more on the cheese and buy the type that is creamier  

    Fresh lime juice, substitute for lemon juice

    Good quality olive oil

    Fresh basil leaves

    Salt and black pepper: you may be wondering why there is salt on the list since I am using salty feta. I like to add a pinch to balance the flavour of the overall dish. You skip this step if you would prefer.

    ingredients laid out for the recipe.

    While I have used the above ingredients in my salad, you can go all out and add any of the below ingredients to suit your taste.

    Ingredients variations and substitution

    Cucumber

    Other fresh herbs such as mint leaves, dill, cilantro, parsley, arugula

    Balsamic vinegar, reduction or glaze, red wine vinegar is an option too

    Not a fan of feta cheese then substitute with goat cheese for watermelon goat cheese salad or mozzarella pearls for a milder taste.

    Avocado, while this is not technically the same as feta cheese, it is a good substitute if you are vegan or not a fan of feta.

    Onions or shallots

    Chopped jalapeno for some heat

    If you like crunch salad then add some nuts such as toasted walnuts, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed and the likes.

    a close shot of the plate of salad.

    How to make watermelon feta salad with basil

    Prep the ingredients: wash the watermelon, this step is important so as not to transfer bacterial into the rest of the ingredients. Peel and slice the watermelon and cut into cubes. Remove the feta from its packaging and cut the cheese into small cubes, alternatively, you can crumble it if you prefer.

    the process shot of cutting watermelon and feta cheese.

    Make the salad dressing: to a small mixing bowl add, olive oil, salt and pepper, lemon juice and whisk until emulsify. Then set aside.

    Mix: In a large bowl, add watermelon cubes, feta cubes, salad dressing, basil chiffonade and toss to combine.  

    Refrigerate: place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavours to develop. That said, the salad can be served almost immediately if need be.

    the process shot of making salad dressing.

    What to serve with watermelon salad

    You are probably wondering wat does this salad go with, I love to serve it with any of the these delicious summer staples

    Air fryer boneless chicken thighs, it tastes just like you grilled it

    Grilled chicken kabobs with vegetables

    Grilled boneless chicken thighs

    Fish burger

    Turkey burger

    Ham and cheese tortilla roll ups

    Dry rub chicken wings

    a bowl of fresh watermelon salad with cubed feta cheese and fresh basil.

    Storage instructions

    Watermelon salad is best served on the day it is made. The fruits release a lot of moisture when it is left sitting about which you would not like for a salad. Nevertheless, if you have any leftover then keep it in the fridge in an airtight container and consume within 2 days.

    More summer recipes

    Corn on a cob

    Italian pasta salad

    Easy summer fruit salad

    Crispy baked chicken wings

    Lemon pepper air fryer chicken wings

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    a bowl of watermelon feta salad with fresh basil and a wooden serving spoon.

    Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

    Ajoke
    Watermelon salad! nothing screams summer than a bowl of watermelon feta salad with fresh basil and a simple dressing. Perfect summer salad for everyone!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 6
    Calories 175 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes
    • 200 g feta cheese
    • Fresh lime juice from 1 lime
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • A handful of fresh basil leaves
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Prep the ingredients: wash the watermelon, this step is important so as not to transfer bacterial into the rest of the ingredients. Peel and slice the watermelon and cut into cubes. Remove the feta from its packaging and cut the cheese into small cubes, alternatively, you can crumble it if you prefer.
    • Make the salad dressing: to a small mixing bowl add, olive oil, salt and pepper, lemon juice and whisk until emulsify. Then set aside.
    • Mix: In a large bowl, add watermelon cubes, feta cubes, salad dressing, basil chiffonade and toss to combine.
    • Refrigerate: place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving for the flavours to develop. That said, the salad can be served almost immediately if need be.

    Notes

    Storage instructions
    Watermelon salad is best served on the day it is made. The fruits release a lot of moisture when it is left sitting about which you would not like for a salad. Nevertheless, if you have any leftover then keep in the fridge in an airtight container and consume within 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1006IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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