Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe is a delicious summer side dishes that is easy to make. The sweet watermelon is combined with red onions, cheese and lime juice dressing.

The sweet and salty combination of the ingredients makes this salad so refreshing. The flavor is amazing and the fresh watermelon is amazing in this salad. You may want to you use watermelon and these other family favorite recipes – The Best Homemade Watermelon Popsicles, Watermelon Water, and Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie Recipes.

What is Watermelon Feta Salad?

This Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect summer salad. It is made with cubes of melon, feta cheese and topped with a vinaigrette dressing. You may also see it topped with extra virgin olive oil.

This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of the seedless watermelon and salty cheese. It is light and perfect to enjoy all summer long and makes a perfect side to this Easy Homemade Flatbread Pizza.

Ingredients 

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Variations Ideas

• Cheese – Feta cheese is what we prefer in this recipe, but you can also top with goat cheese.
• Fresh Basil – Instead of using fresh basil, top the feta salad with fresh mint leaves. Feta and mint is delicious together. There are many fresh herbs that can added to this salad.
• Dressing – You can easily use a different type of dressing over this salad. Toss with a balsamic vinegar, honey-lime dressing or a red wine vinegar.
• Lemon Juice – If you do not have a lime, use lemon juice instead. We recommend using fresh lemons when making the dressing.
• Top with Nuts – For some extra crunch, top the salad with some chopped pecans, sliced almonds, or chopped walnuts.
• Other Add-ins – To add to this refreshing salad, add in some slice cucumbers, strawberries and arugula. Watermelon and cucumber is the perfect combination.

How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad

• Step 1 – Dice Watermelon – Dice the watermelon and arrange it on the platter.  Top with the sliced red onions. 

• Step 2 – Combine Dressing – Place the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. 

• Step 3 – Top the Watermelon – Drizzle the dressing on top of the watermelon. 

• Step 4 – Add Basil and Feta Cheese – Top with sliced basil leaves and feta cheese. 

• Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve chilled and enjoy.

How to Find a Ripe Watermelon

Since this salads main ingredient is the watermelon, it is important to buy a ripe watermelon.

• Watermelon Season – The best time to make this salad is during the summer. It is the best time to get a delicious watermelon.
• Field Spot – When I am picking the best watermelon, I look for the field spot on the watermelon. This is the spot that the watermelon was resting on the ground. If the spot is yellow, then it is ripe but if it is white then it is unripe.
• Pick a Heavy Watermelon – If you pick a watermelon that is heavy, then you know that it is juicy. That is the best watermelon to pick for this recipe.

What is the Best Feta Cheese to Buy?

Feta Cheese is another key ingredient in this recipe. We recommend buying quality feta cheese. You want to buy crumbled feta cheese that in the form of a block. Make sure it is the full fat kind.

Make sure the feta cheese is not made of cows milk as this is not true feta. Most grocery stores have a cheese counter that will have the best feta cheese to buy for this this refreshing salad.