Watermelon Feta Mint Salad for the Table

THE Summer Salad of my dreams

I have been making this salad for YEARS and I’m not sure why I’m simply now getting around to putting it on the blog. Better late than never, right?

Growing up, my grandmother always put salt on her watermelon and I thought it was so WEIRD but I’m now realizing that this is my own version of salting my watermelon LOL.

So, if you’re someone who loves a good salty bite with your watermelon, this one is for YOU and I have no doubt that you will truly love it!

Here’s why you need this method:

• It’s salty and sweet – I had to reiterate this one because I genuinely do love the saltiness of the feta with the sweetness of the watermelon!
• It’s a great way to use up summer produce – I’m bad about buying a BIG watermelon and then only eating half of it.
• It’s SO straightforward to make – Toss it all together in a big bowl and you have yourself the go-to summer salad ever.
• It keeps well for a few days – I’ve made this for meal prep and then eaten on it over the week and it’s always Deeply good. I do suggest adding the feta right before serving.
• It’s the reliable summer party dish!

If you end up making this, PLEASE let me know how you like it!

Ingredients we’re working with

The full written recipe is down in the recipe card but lets go over the main ingredients!

• Watermelon – I like to get one of those individual seedless watermelons for this. They’re usually around 4-5 pounds and are dependable for this dish.
• Mint – I always have this growing like a weed in my yard every summer! It can be replaced with basil as desired.
• Feta – Other salty cheeses could be used here but the feta is WORTH THE POT with the watermelon!
• Cucumber – truthfully, I don’t always add cucumber to my watermelon salad but I genuinely love it. You can leave it out as desired.
• Red Onion – this adds such a lovely crisp crunch to the salad. Other onions would also work well.
• Olive oil + vinegar – the base of the simple dressing we’re using on this salad.

What to serve with Watermelon Salad

Honestly, I genuinely love this salad on it’s own BUT I do understand that this alone doesn’t make a meal:) I made this recently to go with my Garlic Butter Tofu and it was all deeply good together! It would also be lovely with my Veggie Burgers or these Portobello Burgers or even topped with my Grilled Halloumi!

More summer salads to love

• Edamame Salad
• Tofu Salad
• STRAIGHTFORWARD Vegan Pasta Salad
• Grilled Corn Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Salad

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