Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful summer salad? Look no further than watermelon and feta salad. This colorful and delicious dish is packed with juicy watermelon, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy dressing. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs perfectly with the saltiness of the feta, while the dressing adds a pop of flavor that brings the whole dish together. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
WATERMELON AND TOMATO FETA SALAD
A light and tangy combination of watermelon, tomato and mint creating a delicious combination of sweet, sour and salty flavors. While the melon should be chilled, the other ingredients are their most flavorful at room temperature, so combine the salad just before serving.
Provided by Kim Cook Gillespie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently toss the watermelon, tomatoes, onion, and mint together in a large bowl; add the feta cheese, season with the salt, and gently toss again to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND SPINACH
Sweet, salty, and refreshing salad with a little bite.
Provided by BamaHaole
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine the arugula, spinach, onions, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture; toss to coat. Add the feta cheese and watermelon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 469.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the garlic, Fresno, olive oil and vinegar to a glass jar with a lid. Season with salt and pepper, then add the mint. Place the lid on and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
- When ready to serve, combine the watermelon, cucumber and scallions in a large bowl. Dress with the vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top. Serve chilled.
3-INGREDIENT GRILLED WATERMELON, FETA, AND TOMATO SALAD
Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you'd imagine from this simple combination.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Summer Salad Watermelon Feta Tomato Potluck Backyard BBQ Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Grill Side
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high; oil grate or pan.
- Using a 2" diameter ring cutter or thin drinking glass, cut watermelon into circles; you should have 20-22 pieces (reserve scraps for another use). Season watermelon on both sides with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill watermelon until well charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside until cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
- Layer watermelon, tomato mixture, and cheese in alternating layers on a platter, draining any extra liquid from tomatoes before using. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.
WATERMELON, FETA, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Provided by Fred Thompson
Categories Salad Fourth of July Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Feta Watermelon Arugula Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange arugula over large platter. Scatter watermelon, then feta over. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pepper.
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
I made up this salad one day when I bought a watermelon on special and didn't know what to do with it. It sounds unusual but it really works... It's great as a fresh starter or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or even a hot spicy curry to act as a cooler.
Provided by Lee Jackson
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix red onion and lime juice together in a bowl. Refrigerate until onion turns bright pink, about 30 minutes.
- Add watermelon, feta cheese, olives, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil to the onion mixture; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add brown sugar if lime juice tastes too sharp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 625.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
GRILLED WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
I love watermelon and feta salad, whether the watermelon is grilled or not. The sweet, juicy watermelon against the salty, creamy feta and pungent onions is a winning combination. This version introduces heat - if you serve it right after grilling the melon (it isn't a must) - and char. Throw the watermelon slices, with the rind, onto the grill after or before you've grilled your meat or fish or vegetables. Grill them on both sides until just charred, then cut away the rinds and dice up the melon for the salad.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sliced onion in a bowl and cover with water and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare a medium-hot grill. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to brush the watermelon slices lightly. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, or until charred. Remove from heat and dice. Transfer, with juice, to a large salad bowl.
- Add onions and remaining ingredients and toss together. Let sit for a few minutes or for up to an hour before serving. Toss again just before serving.
CUBED WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD
This impressive checkerboard salad doesn't require any special ingredients-- just a little extra time cutting refreshing watermelon and cucumber into cubes. Feta adds a nice pop of saltiness while black pepper lends a little heat.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To cube the cucumber: Cut the ends off the cucumber. Then thinly slice off all four long sides of the cucumber so that it resembles a long rectangle. Cut into thirteen 1-inch cubes. (Reserve the remaining cucumber for another use.)
- To cube the watermelon: Cut off the ends. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch round slices. Use a cucumber cube as a guide to cut the watermelon into thirteen 1-inch cubes. (Discard the rind and reserve the remaining watermelon for another use.)
- To cube the feta: Cut into four 1-inch cubes using a cucumber cube as a guide.
- To build the salad, make the bottom layer: Arrange 3 cubes across the top of a serving platter and then 5 cubes down, alternating cucumber and watermelon cubes (you should have something that resembles the number "7"). Fill in the "7" to make a 3-by-5-inch rectangle by alternating cucumber and watermelon cubes to create a checkerboard pattern. Occasionally swap out a cube of cucumber or watermelon with a cube of feta to integrate the 4 cubes into the pattern. There should be 15 cubes. To build the top layer, repeat the checkerboard pattern with the remaining 15 cucumber and watermelon cubes making sure that all the feta cubes are covered and every bottom cucumber cube is topped with a watermelon cube and vice versa.
- Drizzle the cubed salad with the oil and then sprinkle with the pepper, basil and mint leaves.
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD WITH SERRANO CHILE VINAIGRETTE
"Sweet, salty, tangy, and hot. This salad hits all the points of your palate," says chef Hugh Acheson, head chef of Five&Ten in Athens, Georgia. InStyle magazine claims this is the "Summer's Best Salad" in their June 09 Issue. The season's most refreshing dish combines tasty watermelon and feta spiked with chiles. This appetizing recipe goes well with grilled chicken, but you can also serve it as a sophisticated dessert.
Provided by College Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 feta watermelon thingies..., 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, shallot, and serrano chile. Shake well.
- Season with salt to taste; chill in refrigerator.
- Remove rind from watermelon and slice flesh into 3" squares.
- To assemble salad, layer one piece of watermelon on one piece of feta. Repeat.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with arugula and sliced serrano chile.
CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD WITH WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE
Provided by Rozanne Gold
Categories Salad Breakfast No-Cook Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Feta Watermelon Spring Summer Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add half each of cheese, green onions, and mint. Mix remaining cheese, green onions, mint, and oil in processor; add yogurt and oregano. Process just to blend (do not over-mix or dressing will get thin). Season dressing with salt and pepper; mix into salad.
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
Provided by Meredith Brokaw
Categories Salad Appetizer Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Feta Watermelon Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, and a few generous grindings of black pepper. For a little more zing, add the red pepper flakes, if you like.
30-MINUTE GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
A few time-saving techniques make a complete grilled chicken dinner doable in under a half hour: Grating the garlic is faster than chopping it with a knife, and adds more garlicky flavor to the dish. Massaging the marinade into the chicken works its flavors into the meat, cutting down on marinating time. And you can make the sweet-and-savory watermelon salad while the chicken marinates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat.
- Put the grated garlic into a large resealable bag. Add 1/4 cup oil, the lemon zest and juice, oregano and the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and use your hands to vigorously massage the marinade into the chicken, making sure that the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, remove the rind from the watermelon, cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes and put it in a large bowl. (You should have about 6 cups total.) Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place on top of the watermelon in the mixing bowl. Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes, put on top of the cucumber and top with the olives. (Do not mix yet.) Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a plate. Lightly oil the grill grates. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and place the pieces skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between the pieces. Cook until the skin is lightly charred and releases itself from the grill, about 2 minutes. Rotate the chicken about 90 degrees so that the skin won't burn and cook another 2 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes longer. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, brush the cut sides of the baguette halves with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the bread cut-side down on the grill until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Halve the remaining garlic clove and lightly rub the cut sides of the garlic onto the hot bread. Halve each piece of baguette.
- Scatter most of the mint over the watermelon mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper and gently stir to combine. Divide the watermelon salad, chicken and bread among 4 large dinner plates. Garnish with the remaining mint.
WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD
I came acrosss this salad visiting my aunt and fell in love with it. Who ever thought watermelon feta and olives could make a wonderful combination! This is a great fresh summer salald!!
Provided by Love new grub
Categories Melons
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut all fruit and add to medium sized bowl.
- Add cheese.
- To sliver herbs roll and cut with sharp knife.
- Wish together vinigar, oil and salt.
- Pour over salad and serve immidiately.
WATERMELON, FETA, AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD
Make and share this Watermelon, Feta, and Black Olive Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Melons
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 , 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and halve the red onion and cut into very fine half-moons and put in a small bowl to steep with juice of two limes (more if they are dried up) to bring out the transparent pinkness in the onions and diminish their "onion-ness.".
- Remove the rind and seeds (if necessary) from the watermelon, and cut into approximately 1 1/2 inch triangular chunks or use a melon baller. Cut the feta into similar sized pieces and put them both into a large, wide shallow bowl. Add chopped mint, along with sprigs of parsley if desired.
- Pour onions, along with their juices, over the salad in a bowl, add olive oil and olives, then using your hands toss the salad gently so that the feta and melon don't lose their shape. Add a grinding of black pepper and taste to see whether the dressing needs more lime.
WATERMELON, ALMOND, FETA AND MINT SALAD
This salad is fresh and juicy with sweet watermelon, tangy feta and crunchy honey roasted Wonderful® Almond Accents.
Provided by Almond Accents
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Wonderful Almond Accents
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, feta, mint, lime juice and olive oil in a medium serving bowl. Stir gently to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with Wonderful Almond Accents before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
Pretty-in-pink melon, all grown up, energizes this spirited salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula and onion; toss with dressing to taste. Gently toss with watermelon and feta, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g
WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD WITH MINT
Steps:
- Using a melon baller, ball entire watermelon flesh and place in large bowl. Add chopped mint, cucumber, feta, olive oil and salt. Stir gently. Serve.
WATERMELON, FETA, ONION AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD
Yield 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel and halve the red union and cut into very fine half-moons and put in a small bowl to steep with the lime juice for 4-6 hours, to bring out the transparent pinkness in the onion and diminish their rasp. Two limes' worth should do it unless they are not juicy and then you need to add more. Remove the rind and pips from the watermelon and cut into approximately 4cm triangular chunks. Cut the feta and tomatoes into similar sized pieces and put them both into a large, wide shallow bowl. Tear off sprigs of parsley so that is it is used like a salad leaf and add to the bowl along with the chopped mint. Tip the now glowingly puce onions, along with their pink juices over the salad in the bowl, add the oil and olives, then using your hands, toss the salad very gently so that the feta and melon don't lose their shape. Add a good grinding of black pepper and taste to see if the dressing needs more lime. Tip the now glowingly puce onions, along with their pink juices over the salad in the bowl, add the oil and olives, then using your hands, toss the salad very gently so that the feta and melon don't lose their shape. Add a good grinding of black pepper and taste to see if the dressing needs more lime.
WATERMELON, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Watermelon Healthy Raw
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine cheese*, spinach*, olives, and mint with cubed ingredients. Dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and basil in a small, lidded container. Shake very well to combine ingredients. Drizzle lightly over salad ingredients. (I use little more than half of the dressing.) Stir gently. Refrigerate or serve. May garnish salad lightly with additional chopped mint leaves. *Unless serving immediately, do not add cheese or spinach in advance. Just before serving, mix cheese and spinach into the dressed salad.
WATERMELON, FETA AND OLIVE SALAD
Steps:
- Put the watermelon, feta (break up in your hands so it's crumbly) and olives in a salad bowl. Dressing: put mint, lime juice, lime zest and olive oil in a jar with a lid. Shake it like a Polaroid picture! Or until combined. Pour dressing over the salad, toss gently and season to taste.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful watermelon: The quality of your watermelon will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Look for a watermelon that is heavy for its size, has a deep red color, and sounds hollow when you tap it.
- Use fresh feta cheese: Fresh feta cheese will have a creamier texture and milder flavor than pre-packaged feta. If you can, try to find feta cheese that is made from sheep's milk or a blend of sheep's and goat's milk.
- Add some sweetness: The sweetness of watermelon pairs well with the salty feta cheese. You can add sweetness to your salad with honey, agave nectar, or even just a sprinkle of sugar.
- Add some crunch: To add some crunch to your salad, you can add chopped nuts, seeds, or even croutons.
- Add some color: To make your salad more visually appealing, you can add chopped fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, or even some edible flowers.
- Don't overdress the salad: Watermelon is a very juicy fruit, so you don't need to use a lot of dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar will do the trick.
Conclusion:
Watermelon and feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like your salad sweet, salty, or crunchy, there is a watermelon and feta salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad to enjoy, give watermelon and feta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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