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This watermelon feta salad with is one of my mom’s favorite recipes and I have to agree with her. It’s the perfect side dish for a Summer BBQ and makes a pretty amazing lunch too.
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In spite of having a busy schedule with three kids plus an exchange student, travel, work, and life, my mom and I still manage to spend a lot of time together. We do dinner at my parents one night per week, and I can’t tell you how much I love that we do that. Salad is always on the menu, and when it’s hot outside, this refreshing Watermelon, Feta and Mint salad is a must have.
How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad
This salad is so simple to make and comes together in a flash. If you can cut a watermelon – you can make this salad! Here’s how its done.
- Cut
Cut watermelon into 1 inch chunks and drain any excess juices in a colander. - Assemble
Place Arugula leaves in a large salad bowl and top with the watermelon chunks and crumbled feta cheese. - Add mint
Chop fresh mint leaves and add to the top of the salad. - Add the dressing
Drizzle dressing to coat the greens, and toss.
So simple right?
Recipe Variation: Make Mint Watermelon Salad without Arugula here
Dressing for Watermelon Salad
Now that you’ve made a delicious watermelon and feta salad, you have to decide how to top it. One of the most popular dressings to use for this type of salad is a Balsamic Vinaigrette.
I’ll be honest, I’m a huge fan of Balsamic dressing, and you can usually find a jar of my own homemade version in my fridge on any given day.
While I do love traditional Balsamic on any salad, for this recipe, I am going to strongly suggest you try my Quick Citrus Vinaigrette. It provides just the right amount of citrusy goodness that makes this salad the perfect Summer recipe.
This dressing can be kept in the fridge for up to a week, and you can use it as an easy chicken marinade too.
With summer around the corner, our ovens are looking forward to taking a break from regular use. No one wants to heat up the house more than necessary in the hot summer months in the south! Which is why many of my summer recipes are similar to this one, fresh, delicious, and mouthwatering.
More Summer Salad Recipes
My mom doesn’t like to have the same salad twice in a week while I love to repeat some of my favorites. Of course, I’ve shared all my favorite salad recipes with you here, and you can always find salad inspiration with the recipes below.
Some of these salads make great side dishes, while others can be an entire meal all on their own. I pack salads as cold lunches for the office several days a week (no reheating needed!), and all of these have gone in my work lunchbox in the past month.
- BLT Salad
- Asian Kale Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Santa Fe Chicken Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Chicken Caprese Salad
If you are always on the go like I am, this salad is great because you have to serve it immediately. Make it, toss it, and enjoy! You don’t have to wait for a BBQ night to enjoy this one.
Watermelon Feta Salad
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, , about 2 lemons
- ¼ cup minced shallots, , 1 large
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups baby arugula, washed and spun dry
For the Salad
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup whole fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, and salt. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If not using within an hour, transfer the dressing to an airtight container or lidded jar and refrigerate.
Assemble the Salad
- Place the arugula, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat the greens lightly and toss well.
- Taste for seasonings and serve immediately.
Heather says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. My picky kiddos loved it.
Lori says
First time ever making this and ; it was Wonderfully successful which is Always a hit with Me!!! Thanks Laura.
Lisa Mahon says
One of my favorite salads has watermelon on it. I will have to give this recipe a try.
Jenny K says
Yum. Now, I’m hungry. 😉
Angie S. says
My favorite salad to make for my daughter is a very simple salad. I think she would love this watermelon feta and mint salad too.
Alison says
We loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Nancy says
I love all kinds of salads. Never thought to put watermelon and feta together on a salad though, looks great.
Sue says
Yum!
Christie Marie says
I love watermelon feta salad, it’s such a great summer time treat!
Tiffany says
My daughter and I love making fruit salads. I need to try this recipe out.
Suzanne Gravito says
Looks great!
Angella Carlisle says
Looks great Laura. Watermelon is always a great salad topping. Looking forward to trying this.
Krista says
I love this recipe idea! So unique and looks fresh.
Angella Carlisle says
Yum!
Cynthia Hamm says
Super delish.
Catherine says
Can’t wait to try this recipe, thanks!
A_Shoemaker says
This looks so simple and fresh. My family is going to love this recipe.
Amanda says
Yummy!
Bev says
This is so easy to make and sooooo good!
Debbie Bates says
My husband loves watermelon, I bet he would love this watermelon feta and mint salad.
Julie Fogg says
This was delish!! I will be making this again.
Lauren says
That mint plant looks so happy! Looking forward to trying this recipe out with my home grown mint.
Christy says
Yummy. Now I’m hungry. 🙂
Stacy says
YUMMY!
Amber Miramontes says
My new favorite salad! Thanks Laura.
Bonnie says
My family loves a nice salad for dinner! I will have to make this soon.
Nancy says
I haven’t met a salad I didn’t like, I need to try this!
Tiffany Ford says
I love fruit in salads. This looks so good.
Charlene Downey says
yummy!
Sarah Frankie says
Looking forward to trying this salad.
Aubrey says
I love watermelon and feta salad!
Carin says
Yum! Need to try this.
Michelle Spott says
I could eat this everyday, it looks amazing.
Lindsay Bateman says
This looks so good!
Jaime says
Salads with fruit are my fav!
bettyannmanghi says
Hands down the best salad I have ever had! Thanks Laura for sharing.
Amy Dreier says
This watermelon and feta mint salad looks amazing.
Melissa says
Love a good hearty salad with fruit!
Cheryl says
Yummy!
Bonnie N says
My husband and I made this salad for lunch this week and we loved it! Thank you.
Linda K says
Your recipe looks yummy
Faith M says
That looks wonderful!!
Jackie Parr says
My kids like salad once in awhile. What I like most about your recipe is a fun salad that I think my kids would love. I can’t wait for everything to align and we try it. 🙂
Lisa Marz says
I love to make salads with fruit! Have to try this out.
Katie says
I can’t wait to try this watermelon feta salad.
Melanie says
A nice and refreshing salad, cannot beat it
Julie W. says
Our family loves to make watermelon salads. It is the one salad everyone will eat! Looking forward to trying this recipe.
Rose says
I love any salad with meat fruit and nuts, Summertime I eat lots of different salads. I’m definitely going to try this one with my son I know Id eat it
Kendra Rice says
Looks delish!
Laura Fuentes says
soooooo good!
Lisa says
This salad looks amazing, Laura! I will try to see if the picky 5year old will eat it. He loves watermelon.
Laura Fuentes says
thanks Lisa! I’m crossing my fingers for you that your 5yo will eat this!
Karis Jackson says
What a beautiful salad! Perfect for warmer weather.
Roxie says
This watermelon and feta mint salad looks so good!!
alana sherman says
any salad is refreshing to me. Especially with a surprise fruit inside. thanks for the inspiration
Kathleen Kiyak says
I love making salads with fruits in it. Both of my young boys just eat it up.
Porsche Espindola says
This is a new family favorite salad! It was so good and refreshing. Thanks Laura.
RESHMA says
I love feta cheese. I would never think to pair it with watermelon, but it looks delish.
Melissa says
My kids are going to love this recipe! I have been adding fruit to salads to help them enjoy it more. Thanks for the recipe.
fran says
Looks delish!
Stacy Fellows says
Yum! Excited to try your salad recipe.
Rachel Nichols says
Refreshing and delicious salad!
Laurel Hall says
I love trying all kinds of new salads, can’t wait to try this salad out!
Bonnie T says
I love light salads with fruit. So yummy!
Jenna says
We eat a lot of salad, I will have to try this recipe. It looks delicious.
terra blaisure says
I love the combo of the sweetness and the savory flavor of feta cheese. Such a good idea.
Renee says
My family loves watermelon! I will have to make this one day this week.
Janel says
Delish!
Maria says
I have been trying to get my family to eat more fruit. I am doing to try adding fruit to salad like this recipe.
Kathy C says
I am not a big fan of watermelon but this watermelon and feta mint salad looks so good and refreshing. I will have to give it a try.
Kristina says
Yummy, I need to try this watermelon feta and mint salad soon. Looks great Laura.
Kim says
Looking forward to trying this out.
Brit says
Watermelon with feta is soo good! I bet this recipe is delish.
Carey Rizzato says
Wow, I need to try this recipe.
Laura Fuentes says
spinach + strawberries is such a great combo!
Dody says
This may be my new favorite salad!
Brenda says
My family would love this! Thanks for sharing.
Nicole says
So yummy and looks delish!
Abby says
Your watermelon salad look delish! I just got some watermelon today, I will have to try it out!
Lea Abbey says
Yummy!
Lynn says
I need to try this asap, this looks so yummy and refreshing.
Dana says
This watermelon feta and mint salad looks delish!!
Angie Belcher says
I have been in a salad rut, so thank you for the new ideas.
Laura Fuentes says
I’ll try to keep them coming 🙂
Kimberly says
\ I haven’t tried the watermelon salad recipe yet but definitely plan to. My son and I both really like watermelon so this should be a hit. Yummy!!
Susan says
This is one of my favorite types of salad, I never get tired of it 🙂
Faith Sullins says
Yummy.
Heidi says
I eat a big salad every day for lunch. I have been trying new recipes with fruit in my salad and I love it! I will have to try this recipe soon.
Gabriel says
I love watermelon!! This recipe looks so good.
Mary Ramirez says
I love making a salad with fruit in it, this is such a great idea.
Linda Jaklich says
Yummy
Katie says
I love feta cheese! I would never think to pair it with mint but this looks fantastic.
Amy Pacheco says
I love fruit in my salad, I will for sure try this recipe soon.
Vickie says
Yes, this looks amazing.
Alexandria says
Yum!
Callie says
Oh Em Geeee I can’t wait to try this!! I’m a lover of fruit in my salad.
Laura Fuentes says
is there anything better than salty blue cheese and pear? yum!
Hristina says
Feta cheese and watermelon is amazing!! I need to try this recipe out.
Laura Fuentes says
Hristina, I might have to make this!
Marita says
This salad looks refreshing yet filling, those are my favorite type of salads.
Megan says
My kiddos love watermelon and feta cheese, I am going to make them this, this weekend!
Alina carcea says
This looks so good, I will have to make it this weekend.
Natalia Berardo says
Yum!
Alina Carcea says
Yummy!
LaTanya says
Looks great Laura, thanks for sharing.
Sarah says
Looking forward to trying this recipe out.
Laura B says
I love this salad recipe, it looks easy and delish.
yasmin sanchez says
Wow this watermelon feta and mint salad looks great. My husband would love this.
Elizabeth says
I love this idea for a side salad with dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah says
My sister sent me this recipe, I will have to give it a try!
Vicki says
YUM!
Liz says
Love your salad recipes! Always unique and looks delish.
Val says
This salad looks amazing. I would never think to add mint, watermelon, and feta together, but this looks so good.
Carol says
This looks so easy and refreshing, looking forward to trying this salad.
Kerry says
Lots of great salad ideas in the comments! Thanks for the recipe Laura.
Laura Fuentes says
you can find these at Target 😉
Kim says
I love watermelon salad and I make mine similar with kalamata olives.
Athena R says
Watermelon feta and mint salad, yes please!!
Athena R says
I love salad!! This one in particular looks amazing.
Kelly Johnson says
YUM!
Jennifer Mikesell says
I love this recipe!! I will have to try it soon.
Jackie says
quick, simple and filling, looks great Laura.
Kelly says
This looks so good, I love feta cheese on my salads, it adds a lot of flavor.
Katie says
I love the look of these bowls!
Barbara Duggan says
Looks great! I will have to make it this weekend.
Emily says
This reminds me of summer time, such a refreshing salad idea.
Laura Fuentes says
Yes!! Its a great salad anytime, but especially when its hot outside.
Annette Nelms says
I would never think to add watermelon and feta together, I will have to try it.
Alli says
YUM!! Great salad idea.
Laura Fuentes says
Hope you enjoy it.
Lendy says
Looks easy and delicious
Kendra Fleming says
I love feta cheese on my salads, I will have to try this recipe.
Linda Young says
This watermelon feta and mint salad looks delish!
Sara says
This looks so refreshing! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Suit says
Your salad looks delish, I can’t wait to try it!! So yummy!!
Raquel Landon says
This looks so good!
Nancy Kvamme says
I love making salads at home. I will have to try this recipe.