Watermelon and Feta Salad

I am passionate about salads in all forms, and this Watermelon and Feta Salad is no different! Fresh in-season watermelon is so sweet and juicy, and crumbled feta cheese is so wonderfully salty. I drizzled this summery, fruity salad with a tangy vinegar dressing to make the flavors really pop. This flavorful salad is always in my top 10 side dishes every summer!

I don’t know about you, but one thing that’s never left off my grocery list in the summertime is watermelon! We’re lucky here in Tennessee because you can find the sweetest and juiciest ones at our local farmers’ markets (or your neighbors!), but even if you buy them from the grocery store, they are affordable, especially when you consider how many servings you get out of just one melon! If you’re curious how to cut them without losing a finger, we’ve got you covered.

Storage Tips

Watermelon, as its name suggests, is full of water. I recommend enjoying this salad shortly after it’s made for the best flavor and texture. However, it will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. You may need to drain off excess juice before serving, and I highly recommend giving the salad a good toss!

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon and feta salad is sweet, juicy, salty, and tangy! This flavorful salad is always in my top 10 side dishes every summer!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Total Cost ($8.04 recipe / $1.34 serving)

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 (1.5 cups per person)

Calories 205kcal

Author Jess – Budget Bytes

Ingredients

Dressing:

• 1 Tbsp white vinegar $0.02
• 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.34
• 1/2 tsp salt $0.01
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.08
• 2 Tbsp Homemade Balsamic Glaze $0.58

Salad:

• 1/2 small watermelon, diced (about 4 cups) $1.98
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese $2.88
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced $0.64
• 1/2 red onion, finely julienned $0.46
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint $0.89
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley $0.16

Instructions

• To make the dressing, combine white vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to emulsify.
• Dice watermelon into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Gather diced watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, julienned onion, minced parsley and mint.
• Pour dressing over watermelon salad components.
• Gently toss the salad in a large mixing bowl until combined. Be careful to not mash up all of the watermelon cubes! I like to let my watermelon feta salad sit in the refrigerator, covered, for a bit (even up to an hour or so!) to let the flavors really meld.
• Drizzle each portion with a generous swirl of Homemade Balsamic Glaze. Top with extra salt and pepper if needed and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g

how to make Watermelon and Feta Salad – step by step photos

To make the dressing, combine 1 Tbsp white vinegar, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a bowl. Whisk to emulsify.

Dice 1/2 of a small watermelon into 1/2-inch cubes.

Gather the diced watermelon, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 diced cucumber, 1/2 of a julienned red onion, and 2 Tbsp each minced parsley and mint.

Pour the dressing over watermelon salad components.

Gently toss the salad in a large mixing bowl until combined. Be careful to not mash up all of the watermelon cubes! I like to let my watermelon feta salad sit in the refrigerator, covered, for a bit (even up to an hour or so!) to let the flavors really meld. Drizzle each portion with 1/2 Tbsp Homemade Balsamic Glaze. Top with extra salt and pepper if needed and enjoy!

This refreshing watermelon and feta salad is about to become your favorite summer side!

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