Watermelon Salad
Published 6/24/2022 • Updated 7/18/2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
This refreshing watermelon salad recipe is made with feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, fresh basil, mint, and a few pine nuts for a bite.
Juicy Watermelon Salad
Is there a better summer salad than watermelon feta salad? I think not. The taste of this salad is so refreshing with the combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy.
I’m envisioning a big side of this served at a bbq or picnic and everyone going back for seconds because it’s just that good.
Why you’ll love it!
- Healthy
- Easy to prepare
- Crowd-pleaser
What is in watermelon salad?
This classic watermelon salad is made with fresh ingredients. Here’s what you need:
- seedless watermelon – make sure to use a fresh, juicy watermelon. Then, slice it into bite-sized cubes.
- cucumbers: cucumbers add a veggie and crunch.
- red onion – a little bit of red onion goes a long way!
- fresh herbs: whatever you do, do not forget the fresh basil leave and fresh mint leaves!
- feta cheese: feta cheese adds a nice saltiness to this recipe, plus a decent amount of protein!
- pine nuts: toasted pine nuts for a little crunch.
Simple Vinaigrette
Every salad deserves a dressing! Here’s what you need for our simple vinaigrette:
- red wine vinegar
- lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black epper
FAQ
The most common ingredients in watermelon salad are diced watermelon, feta cheese and mint.
Ingredeints that go well with watermelon include fresh herbs, onion, and feata cheese.
Cheese and watermelon is an excellent combination. The most common combo is watermelon and feta cheese.
Variations/Swaps
Add another fruit: add in another fruit such as blueberries, peaches, or apples.
Add another veggie: add another veggie such as diced tomato or avocado chunks.
Swap lemon for lime: instead of using lemon juice, try using lime juice!
Add a green: adding something like arugula would take this up a notch!
Serving Suggestions
Complete your summer BBQ with any of the following!
Mains
Sides
Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (roughly 4 cups)
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers, ~3 english cucumbers
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt, separated
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup feta crumbles
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated pepper
- ¼ cup raw pine nuts
Instructions
- Add the watermelon cubes, cucumbers, and red onion to a large salad bowl and gently toss the ingredients together.
- In a separate small bowl, add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt and whisk the ingredients together. Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon, cucumbers, and red onion. Toss again.
- Add the basil, mint, and feta crumbles to the salad and season with the remaining salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts to the skillet. Toast the pine nuts for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, being sure to toss them while they toast.
- Sprinkle the pine nuts over the salad and serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- This salad was made with a small, seedless watermelon. You can buy a larger watermelon and use half of it as well.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Don’t forget to tag your posts on social media with the hashtag #fitfoodiefinds, we’d love to see what you’re up to!
Photography: photos taken in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin from The Edible Perspective.
I never leave reviews, but this salad has moved me in such a way, I had to speak my heart. It was a sweltering Minnesota day, and I ventured to 2 different stores to procure ingredients for this most spectacular recipe and it was worth it. My only regret is not making this recipe sooner in my life.
Oh it’s easy to make and the taste special too.
I love my slim figure and I choose to eat salad, this is really an easy and delicious dish that I never get bored.