I’ve seen many variations on this cool summer salad, but the main ingredients are cold chucks of watermelon with feta and red onions in a vinaigrette. You can add halved grape tomatoes or a chopped cucumber with the lettuce of your choice or just eat plain watermelon and feta with herbs. Summer is such a great time to mix fresh flavors for an easy meal. It’s great to know you can use what you have in the fridge and still have a tasty dish.
Watermelon is economical for feeding a group of people at a summer get-together. It’s also not only tasty but a healthier treat with lower calories and lots of antioxidants. Serve it with or without lettuce to fit your taste buds.
Watermelon Feta Salad
Use organic when available. Serves 12
Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 2 lb watermelon
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 limes juiced
- 3 cups lettuce
- 1 sliced small red onion
- 8 oz grape tomatoes halved (optional)
- 1 large cucumber chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut feta and watermelon into small pieces
- Whisk oil , vinegar, lime juice, and salt together
- Place melon, lettuce, onion, herbs, and tomatoes or cucumbers in salad bowl
- Add 1/2 cheese & gently toss
- Add vinaigrette & gently toss to coat
- Garnish with rest of cheese
- Serve
Enjoy!
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This looks so refreshing especially when it is hot outside X #mmbc
This looks so good! Perfect for the weather we have been having! #MMBC
Thanks Kim
oh that looks so tasty and refreshing, I like the idea of serving it in a hollowed out watermelon.
#mmbc
Looks mighty delicious!
I had a few salad made of water mellon and they were very yummy.
Coffee is on
Looks good! I want some 🙂
It is good! Happy Tuesday to you!
Delicious and such a good summer meal.
Found you via Creatively Crafty linkup 😊 This looks absolutely DELISH!!😃 I Love the idea of sweet and savory together. Have a great day!
thanks for visiting. You ‘ll love the salad. I visited your blog and enjoyed the how-to-paint-a-fence fast post but found no place to comment.
Found you on Friday at the Fire Station! Your salad looks so refreshing and definitely something I can enjoy!
I think you’ll like it!
thanks Leslie!
This looks so good and refreshing for summer! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link up!
Jen
This is a lovely salad, Carol, with such pretty colours and such a lot of flavour! Sharing on the H&S Facebook page tomorrow. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again on Monday! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the kind words and the share. See you Monday!