Watermelon Feta Salad
A watermelon feta salad is a wonderfully cooling salad made with juicy watermelon, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh mint. The perfect quick side dish for BBQs, garden parties, or lazy summer lunches.
A watermelon feta salad is a wonderfully cooling salad made with juicy watermelon, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh mint. The perfect quick side dish for BBQs, garden parties, or lazy summer lunches.
Servings 4 Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 800 g watermelon chilled
- 150 g feta cheese crumbled
- 12 leaves fresh mint
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large lime juice only
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon into thick wedges, remove the rind, and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. If you’ve chilled the watermelon beforehand, all the better – that icy freshness really makes a difference.800 g watermelon
- Pop the watermelon cubes into a large serving bowl. Crumble the feta over the top with your fingers – no need to be neat, the more rustic the better.150 g feta cheese
- Tear the mint leaves roughly and scatter them over the salad. Mint brings that gorgeous freshness that pairs so well with the sweet melon and salty feta.12 leaves fresh mint
- Drizzle over the olive oil for a little richness, squeeze over some lime for extra zing, and finish with a crack of black pepper if you like a slight savoury kick.1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 large lime, freshly ground black pepper
- Best served straight away, but you can prep it and pop it back in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before serving if it’s a hot day.
Notes
Extra Tips for the Watermelon and Feta Salad:
You can swap mint for fresh basil if you prefer.
A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts adds a nice crunch if you want to get fancy.
Leftovers (if you have any!) are lovely tossed with mixed salad leaves for lunch the next day.
Serving Suggestions:
BBQ Star: Serve alongside grilled chicken skewers, lamb chops, or halloumi for a Mediterranean-inspired BBQ spread.
Picnic-Perfect: Pack it into a sealed container with an ice pack – ideal for picnics or outdoor concerts.
Lazy Summer Lunch: Pair with crusty bread and a chilled glass of rosé or sparkling water with lime for a light midday meal.
Garden Party Table: Add it to a buffet table with couscous, cold meats, and dips – the colour really brightens the spread.
Fancy Twist: Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts for a bit of crunch, or drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze for a richer edge.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1307IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg
