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Watermelon Salad with Feta Recipe

  • Serves 6
  • Difficulty Easy

Nothing says summer like a ripe, juicy watermelon, and what better way to enjoy it than making it into a fresh and vibrant salad? This simple yet flavoursome watermelon and feta salad is the perfect bright centrepiece when you’re entertaining. It also makes for an easy and fresh lunch option on those warmer summer days.

For our watermelon salad recipe we’ve combined the sweetness of watermelon with creamy feta, and added sprigs of mint for even more zing. Throw in some thinly sliced red onion, drizzle with a simple vinaigrette, and you’ve got a salad that’s ready in a flash and gone just as fast. It’s great for those who love both sweet and savoury options, as you get it all in this fabulous salad. Delicious!

Ingredients

Ingredients

1/2 a seedless watermelon peeled and cut into small wedges
100g Greek fetta
1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch of mint picked
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

    1. Step 1

      Place watermelon and red onion on a large serving platter

    2. Step 2

      Mix together the olive oil and red wine vinegar and drizzle over the watermelon. Season with salt and pepper

    3. Step 3

      Crumble the fetta over the salad and sprinkle picked mint leaves over to serve

FAQ’s

Where does watermelon feta salad come from?

Watermelon and feta salad was originally a Mediterranean dish, and is widely served throughout Greece, Turkey, and Israel. Since then it’s become a worldwide favourite as a popular summer salad, thanks to its delicious flavour. 

Can you eat watermelon and cheese?

You can definitely eat watermelon and cheese together. When paired in the same recipe, these two foods provide a perfect contrast in flavour and texture. The fresh, juicy sweetness of the watermelon is like a match made in heaven for the salty, creamy cheese. As for which cheese goes best, feta, goat’s cheese, and mozzarella are all fantastic accompaniments.

What is watermelon salad made of?

Watermelon salad normally consists of watermelon, feta, and mint as the central ingredients, with a simple vinaigrette of olive oil and vinegar, lime, or lemon juice to finish it off. Other popular additions are cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and basil, so feel free to play around with your favourite flavours.