Greek Watermelon Feta Salad

This Greek salad combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the savory taste of feta cheese. The cucumber adds a juicy crunch, while the mint adds more freshness. A bite of this salad will leave you speechless!

If you know our family, you know we love traveling. Italy, Greece, France — you name it. Every time we visit Greece, I fall in love with the refreshing flavors of Greek salads all over again. So, in tribute, I’ve created this watermelon feta salad recipe to include the Greek flavors that captured my heart during our travels.

How To Make Greek Watermelon Salad

If you never considered combining sweet watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, salty feta, and cooling mint in a salad, you’re not alone. My brain didn’t even fathom how the combination could work until I tried it for myself — and one bite in, I was hooked.

• Make the dressing: In a small jar or container, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Whisk or shake vigorously to combine.
• Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, feta cheese, and fresh mint.
• Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve and enjoy!

3 Tips for the Best Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

This salad takes 10 minutes to make — which is faster than it takes most kids to come when we call them for dinner! Heed these three tips and your kids will be rushing to dinner quicker than ever when this salad is on the menu.

• Use the freshest herbs and veggies: For the best flavor, ensure the watermelon and cucumbers are fresh and ripe. Check out this guide on how to choose (and cut) the best watermelon, and as for cucumbers, our favorites are the mini cucumbers.
• Drain excess juice: Watermelon and cucumbers are extra juicy, so you may get an abundance of juice in the bottom of the salad bowl. Drain any excess liquid prior to serving.
• Add more ingredients (optional): Add freshly chopped basil, thinly sliced red onions, shallots, and/or walnuts for more variety in texture and flavor.

Serving the Salad

Fresh cold watermelon is at the top of the list of our favorite summer foods, which is why it’s no surprise that this salad is a popular summer side dish. But — don’t let that stop you from making it year round! No matter what time of year, we like to pair it with a simple protein like grilled chicken or reverse oven-seared steak. As for carbohydrates, crispy smashed potatoes add the perfect crunch to your meal, or serve the salad with a side of homemade pasta.

Storing Greek Watermelon Feta Salad

If you find yourself with a bowl of leftover salad, put it in the fridge for up to one day. Keep in mind that the cucumbers and watermelon will release more juices the longer the salad sits.

More Tangy Salads

• Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad — A combo of apples, cheese, greens, and veggies
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad — Veggies and protein-filled chickpeas with a vinegar-based dressing
• Farro Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette — Sweet apples mixed with greens and tossed in a lemony vinaigrette
• Israeli Couscous Salad — A medley of veggies, herbs, and couscous
• Peach Arugula Salad — Arugula, peaches and pine nuts tossed in a simple, flavorful dressing

Recipe

Greek Watermelon Feta Salad

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Servings

4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This watermelon feta salad is infused with fresh mint leaves and Greek flavors. Take one bite and you'll be forever hooked — just like I was!

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon cubed
• 1 cup cucumber sliced
• 3 oz feta cubed
• 1/3 cup mint freshly chopped
• 2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
• 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1/8 tsp salt adjust to preference

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Instructions

• In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  
• In a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumbers, feta, and mint. Drizzle the dressing over it. Toss to combine.
  
• Store in the fridge covered until ready to serve. Enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Greek Watermelon Feta Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 319mg13%

Potassium 259mg7%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 1.138IU0%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 130mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.