Best Watermelon and Feta Salad for Summer
Summertime we love delicious salads for lunch or with our dinner. Today, I am sharing my best watermelon and feta salad for summer.
What I love about this watermelon and feta salad? It is so refreshing and delicious, especially on a hot summer day. It combines the crunchiness of Arugula with the combination of fresh watermelon, feta, herbs from the garden (optional) and balsamic vinegar or your favorite dressing.
This salad can be eaten alone or paired with your favorite chicken dish. If you are not a fan of Arugula, no worries. You can switch it out with a spring lettuce mix.
The watermelon is the star of the show. It is important that you select a watermelon that is ripe and in season. For my watermelon and feta salad, I make it when watermelons are in season. I prefer the seedless ones. You can buy the watermelons with the seeds. It does require a little more work by removing the seeds when cubing the melon.
Not only is this watermelon and feta salad delicious and refreshing, but it is also simple to make with a few ingredients. This salad is perfect for entertaining by the pool or summer picnics.
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Why salads during summer?
A salad is a wonderful option compared to heavier meals, which can be less appealing in hot weather. The high-water content in many summer vegetables adds to this refreshing quality.
Salads are generally quick and simple to prepare, which is a big plus when the summer heat makes you want to spend less time in the kitchen. Plus, salads packed with fruits and veggies are a great way to get essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
How To Make Best Watermelon and Feta Salad for Summer
Wash Arugula
Wash the Arugula and pat dry with paper towels.
Cube Watermelon
Add the Arugula or spring mix lettuce to a salad plate or bowl. Cut watermelon into bite-size cubes. If using a seeded watermelon, remove any seeds from the cubes.
Add Feta
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Feta Cheese over top of the watermelon and Arugula.
Optional: Fresh Herb
Top with 5-6 fresh basil or mint leaves.
Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar
You can drizzle 1-2 TBS of Balsamic Vinegar over the salad. The amount is to your preference. You can also substitute Balsamic Vinegar for your favorite vinaigrette dressing.
Enjoy!
Hope you enjoy this summer salad. The recipe is for one single serving. You can double, triple, etc. this recipe to entertaining or for serving at dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Arugula Spring Mix Lettuce can be substituted
- 1 Cup Cubed Fresh Seedless Watermelon In Season
- 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Soft Goat Cheese can be substituted to replace the feta.
- 6 Leaves Fresh Basil or Mint Optional
- 1-2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar Substitute your favorite vinaigrette
Instructions
- Add Arugula or spring mix lettuce to a salad plate or bowl.
- Cut watermelon into bite size cubes. If using a seeded watermelon, remove any seeds from the cubes.
- Add the watermelon cubes on top of the Arugula.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Feta Cheese over top of the watermelon and Arugula.
- Optional: Top with 5-6 fresh basil or mint leaves.
- Drizzle 1-2 TBS of Balsamic Vinegar or your favorite vinaigrette over the salad.
- Enjoy!
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As the season changes, it is the prime time to embrace the world of salads. They offer refreshing coolness, celebrating the peak of fresh produce from the garden, and providing a light yet nutritious meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Have a wonderful day, sweet friend!
This looks amazing! I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you so much, Do.
Yum! This sounds delicious! It reminds me of my favorite watermelon salad from a Greek restaurant.
It is so refreshing for the summer.
One of my all time favorites! Thanks for sharing!
Mine too!
What a great recipe for summer! Big Al would love this! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Kim. It’s one of my favorites for the summer.