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By Kaleigh McMordie - May 30, 2016, Updated May 27, 2022

Easy Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

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watermelon, feta and mint salad on a white square serving platter with a gold fork beside it with text overlay.

This super simple watermelon feta mint salad is refreshing, healthy, and easy to make at a moment's notice - the perfect summer side dish for all of your cookouts this summer! (gluten-free, vegetarian)

watermelon feta mint salad on a white plate with a gold fork next to it.

In the height of summer, you can never go wrong with ripe, juicy watermelon! While I love eating plain watermelon, I also like to incorporate it into simple, delicious salads. In this watermelon feta salad, simple cubed watermelon gets a little more grown-up with just a few easy ingredients, taking it from summertime snack to dinner party worthy!

Why You'll Love This Watermelon Salad

Salty feta, fresh mint and olive oil add a touch of complexity to juicy watermelon in this simple salad. It's perfect for bringing to backyard barbecues or serving with your favorite grilled protein for dinner, and is both kid and adult-friendly. The best part is that it takes only minutes to make!

overhead view of a bowl of watermelon. a bowl of feta. mint leaves, and a bottle of olive oil on a white background.

The Ingredients

As with any recipe that contains minimal ingredients, it's important to use good quality ingredients for the best flavor.

  • Watermelon - you want bright pink, sweet, juicy cubes.
  • Feta cheese - Grab unmarinated feta crumbles from the deli section of your grocery store, if possible, for both ease and the best flavor.
  • Fresh mint
  • Olive oil - If you have it, go for a robustly flavored finishing olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper

How To Make It

It doesn't get any easier - simply toss watermelon cubes with feta and torn mint leaves. Then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You don't even have to measure!

Mix It Up!

Want to add a little more complexity to this simple salad? Add one or more of these ingredients that go well with watermelon, feta and mint:

  • Diced avocado
  • Sliced red onion or pickled onions
  • Balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze
overhead view of watermelon feta mint salad on a white plate with a gold fork next to it.

Tips for Picking a Good Watermelon

For the best chances at choosing a sweet, juicy watermelon that's perfectly ripe, look for a watermelon that feels heavy for it's size, gives a hollow sound when you knock on the outside, and has a creamy yellow or orange spot on the bottom (as opposed to a white spot). These are all signs that the melon has a higher water content (juicier!) and has had time to ripen in the field.

More Delicious Watermelon Recipes

  • Watermelon Arugula Salad with Quinoa and Feta
  • Sparkling Watermelon Mint Lemonade
  • Watermelon Beet Goat Cheese Salad
  • Grilled Shrimp and Jicama Melon Salad With Herb Vinaigrette

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Easy Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

watermelon feta mint salad on a white rectangular platter with a gold fork beside it.
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 This super simple watermelon feta mint salad is refreshing, healthy, and easy to make at a moment's notice - the perfect summer side dish for all of your cookouts this summer! (gluten-free, vegetarian)

  • Author: Kaleigh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • about 10 mint leaves, roughly torn
  • Black pepper and sea salt to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, lightly toss watermelon with feta and mint.
  2. Transfer to serving platter and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt to taste.

Notes

  • Optional extras for more flavor: balsamic vinegar, red onion or pickled onions, avocado

Keywords: watermelon feat mint salad, watermelon salad with feta and mint

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About Kaleigh McMordie

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. LYNN KIEFER says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Yummy! I cut the olive oil with balsamic vinegar...dessert!

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      June 11, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Sounds delicious, Lynn!

      Reply
  2. Cathy McMahon says

    June 05, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Great salad, very tasty

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      June 05, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Cathy!

      Reply
  3. Kelli (The Healthy Toast) says

    May 31, 2016 at 10:08 am

    My mom used to make something like this growing up but with mozzarella - I'll have to give it a try with the feta 🙂

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      May 31, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      That sounds great!

      Reply
  4. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    May 30, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I could eat this combo all day, everyday too!

    Reply

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