Watermelon Feta Salad
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This watermelon feta salad is a total standout—fresh, pretty, and the perfect way to make the most of summer ingredients.
Watermelon feta salad always sounds like the perfect summer dish—but most versions I’ve had at restaurants fall a little flat. This one delivers. Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, it combines juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, fresh mint, and creamy feta with a lemon-honey dressing that makes everything pop.
This salad is easy to assemble, looks beautiful on the table, and disappears fast—perfect for warm days, picnics, or any summer meal. Top it with sliced grilled chicken or steak to make it a meal.
“A keeper and a perfect salad for summer!”
What You’ll Need To Make Watermelon Feta Salad
- Watermelon, Arugula, Mint & Scallions: Juicy melon, peppery greens, fresh herbs, and mild green onions—this mix is what gives the salad its vibrant, summery flavor.
- Feta Cheese: Creamy and tangy, it adds a rich and savory contrast to all the freshness. I like to buy feta in a block and crumble it by hand to get nice, uneven chunks in every bite.
- Lemon Juice, Olive Oil & Honey: A quick vinaigrette that brings everything together—bright, smooth, and just sweet enough to complement the watermelon.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-By-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Add the watermelon, arugula, feta, scallion, and mint. Toss the salad until evenly combined, then taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
Transfer the salad to bowls or a serving platter and enjoy!
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Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups 1-inch watermelon cubes, cold
- 2 cups (gently packed) arugula
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 scallion, light and dark green parts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Add the watermelon, arugula, feta, scallion, and mint; toss until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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This was really excellent. I used a melon baller for the watermelon bc it was much quicker than my knife skills. Next time, I will let the melon drain for a few minutes before adding it to the salad. This is a real keeper!
We happen to have mint and green onions in our front yard herb garden and always have watermelon on hand in the summer. We ordered baby arugula but received an arugula-spinach blend. Didn’t have feta, but did have a log of Blueberry Lemon Thyme goat cheese which was great in this salad in a pinch, though I could see feta probably holding up better. The dressing worked beautifully to pull all the flavors together. We were very happy with this salad even though we had to make a couple subs.
Made this today for a family dinner and it was delicious! Prepped the watermelon and feta cheese earlier in the day then assembled all just before dinner. A keeper and a perfect salad for summer!
A gorgeously vibrant salad. Took 30 seconds to put together! A perfect summer lunch