Watermelon Mint Feta Salad is a refreshing summer side dish! Perfect for serving at BBQs and potlucks, it’s one you’ll go back to all summer long.

 

 

Watermelon is the star of summer fruits. All year long we look forward to biting into that delicious watermelon.

But did you know that watermelon is even better when served with mint and feta cheese?

Watermelon feta salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Sure to impress your guests on a hot summer day.

And all you need are five simple ingredients! They’re all easy to find at the grocery stores so no hunting.

This watermelon mint and feta salad recipe is super easy to make. Which means you can quickly serve it up for unexpected company.

And watermelon feta mint salad is easily customizable too! You can mix in your favorite ingredients or leave something out and it’ll still be great!

Try this delicious watermelon mint salad and I guarantee you’ll be making it again!

 

 

What Ingredients are in Watermelon Feta Mint Salad?

Here’s the ingredient list you’ll need to get an easy watermelon salad.

• Juicy Watermelon: Obviously! Try to pick a fresh one. The better the watermelon, the better the salad.
• Greek Feta Cheese: Crumbles of salty feta add the perfect bite.
• Mint Leaves: The mint leaves are another star of this show. They are simple but so yummy.
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Combined with the mint, the olive oil makes an easy mint olive oil dressing.
• Salt: You’ll need just a sprinkle to help bring out the flavors of everything else.

Pro Tips:

• Cut the ripe watermelon and chill before mixing. It makes the salad extra cold and refreshing.
• Don’t forget to drain the chilled watermelon of excess moisture to prevent a soggy salad.
• Be sure to buy a seedless watermelon so you don’t have to worry about those seeds!

 

 

How to Make Watermelon Feta Mint Salad?

1. Create Dressing: Mixing your diced mint with olive oil in a small bowl will create an easy and delish dressing.
2. Combine: Combine watermelon cubes with everything in a large salad bowl and serve immediately!

Pro Tip: Be gentle! It’s easy to crush the watermelon so mix gently.

 

 

What can I add to Watermelon Mint Feta Salad?

You can also easily customize and dress up your sweet watermelon salad recipe to make it a complete meal on its own.

Try any of these fun additions.

• Small Red Onion: These can have a delicious bite. Soak them in water for 15 minutes and dry before adding to the salad to reduce it.
• English Cucumbers: For a little crunch! The type of cucumber doesn’t actually matter. Watermelon Cucumber Salad is another popular dish.
• Avocado Slices: I love the creaminess this adds to the salad. Not to mention the healthy fats!
• Fresh Arugula: Laid over a bed of arugula leaves, this becomes a true green salad!
• Quinoa: Quinoa will give you the protein and really complete the meal.
• Walnuts or Cashews: Crunch! If you love some crunch in your salads, these nuts are the perfect addition.
• Basil: The basil can be swapped for the fresh mint leaves or you can use it in addition to the mint.
• Peppers: Jalapeno or Serrano peppers will make this a spicy watermelon salad.
• Kalamata Olives: A surprising and unusual summer salad combination!
• Baby Spinach: These can be mixed with the arugula. Spinach is much more mild in flavor.

Pro Tip: Always use fresh produce in a salad! Don’t try frozen.

 

 

What to Serve with Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

Think summer foods! Watermelon is almost always served at a summer cookout when it tastes the best.

So anything you can take to a summer BBQ or bring to a picnic is the best thing to serve with watermelon feta and mint salad.

We recommend the following Main Dishes: 

• Stuffed Flank Steak
• Chick Fil A Chicken Salad Recipe
• Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
• Chicken Pistachio Salad
• Red Chicken Enchiladas
• Grilled Peach Chicken
• Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole
  

Don’t forget the Non Alcoholic Drinks either!

• Rhubarb Punch
• Watermelon Lemonade
• Cherry Limeade Sprite
• Wild Plum Juice
• Homemade Lemonade
• Strawberry Slush Punch

 

 

Can You Make Watermelon Feta Salad Ahead of Time?

Once the watermelon feta salad is made, it doesn’t keep very long.

I recommend cutting the watermelon and then letting it sit in the fridge overnight.

Then toss everything else in at the last minute.

The fresh mint leaves will begin to turn black the longer they’re cut for, so definitely don’t try to cut them before you’re ready.

This way you can still have a super fresh salad, but the main work (cutting the watermelon) is already done.

 

 

How to Store Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

Store any leftover watermelon salad with feta and mint in the fridge.

Keep it in a covered airtight container to help it last longer.

Always be sure to keep the salad in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it and then move it back as soon as people are done eating it.

That will help keep it fresh longer as well.

How Long Will Watermelon Mint Feta Salad Keep?

While salad with watermelon feta and mint shouldn’t be made in advance, it is still safe to eat after it’s been made.

If your watermelon salad has been properly stored in the fridge, any leftovers can be eaten for 3-4 days.

Be aware that the mint will turn brown, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. Cut mint just reacts to the air and quickly changes color.

Watermelon and feta and mint salad is the salad you need at your as a summer staple! It’s a delicious and refreshing salad that everyone will love.

Enjoy this delicious watermelon salad and let me know your favorite part in the comments!

 

 

Can Dogs Have Watermelon Salad?

While nothing in this watermelon salad feta mint is toxic for dogs, many of them can cause harm when ingested in large amounts.

You’ll want to be sure to not overwhelm your dog’s system by only feeding them small amounts.

Also be sure to always talk to your vet or test foods in very small amounts first.

You never know what could cause upset for one dog that another dog was okay eating.

 

 

Watermelon mint feta salad is a summer smash hit—juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and tangy feta toss together like a cool, refreshing flavor fiesta. It’s sweet, savory, and seriously fun to eat!

 

Originally Posted: June 19, 2015

Photos & Text Updated: August 29, 2024

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