Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

I love watermelon as a side dish in the summer. This recipe for Watermelon Salad has a great combination of flavors – sweet and salty with a syrupy balsamic glaze and a touch of mint.

Making this Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

After my post yesterday on feta flavor pairings, I decided I would take some of the suggestions from The Flavor Bible and put them to the test. Watermelon and mint were both mentioned as flavor matches for feta. A little experimentation was in order!

I admit, I was most intrigued by matching something salty, like cheese, with something as sweet as melon. Never before had I really eaten anything else with watermelon. Usually, it was just watermelon alone or in a fruit salad. Or at most, a Watermelon Lemonade.

Now I was curious enough to give it a try. A quick search for “watermelon and feta” gave me several ideas to combine the cool sweetness of the watermelon with fresh herbs and salty feta cheese.

What I Love About this Delicious Watermelon Salad

This turned out to be a really simple salad and a more grown-up way to eat watermelon with a BBQ dinner.

I love the combination of sweet and salty and the way the mint played off of both flavors. The syrupy balsamic glaze added just the right acidity. And it was a nice change from a typical garden salad.

I served some balsamic glazed grilled beef skewers and Israeli couscous tossed with grilled garden tomatoes (sweet 1 millions and yellow pear).

If you’re looking for a simple way to dress up your BBQ menu this summer give this recipe a try. It’s really refreshing and juicy, and especially satisfying if you like sweet and salty combos.

Ingredients in this Easy Watermelon Feta Salad

Here’s a quick over view of the simple ingredients in this watermelon salad recipe:

Salad Ingredients

• Seedless Watermelon
• Fresh Arugula (Baby Arugula is preferred)
• Red Onion
• Feta Cheese
• Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
• Fresh Mint

Balsamic Glaze Ingredients

• Balsamic Vinegar
• Brown Sugar

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad

It takes just a few minutes of prep to make a large bowl of this refreshing salad with sweet watermelon and salty feta cheese. Here’s a quick overview of the process:

First, you’ll cut the watermelon. Then combine the juicy watermelon with the arugula, salty cheese, and red onion slices on a large serving bowl or serving plate.

After that, drizzle the salad with balsamic glaze and add the fresh mint.

How to Make the Balsamic Glaze for the Salad

To make the balsamic glaze, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer over medium-low for 6-7 minutes until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup. Cool completely.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

What to Serve with this Watermelon Salad

Need help putting together the rest of the dishes for a summer menu to serve with this watermelon salad? Here are some great ideas for your next summer potluck:

For a grilled protein, this Marinated Flank Steak goes great with the flavors of this watermelon salad.

We also love this recipe for Classic Potato Salad in the summertime. Easy Macaroni Salad or Jalapeño Coleslaw are other classic side dishes to serve at a summer potluck.

For a lighter potato dish dish recipe, try these Grilled Sweet Potato Fries or these Foil Grilled Red Potatoes with Herbs.

For a vegetable side, Grilled Baby Artichokes with Lemon or Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad would both go great!

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How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers should be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator. Leftover watermelon salad will last for about 1-2 days.

However, you can extend the life of your leftovers by an extra day or two by not dressing the entire salad. Instead, drizzle the balsamic glaze only over the portions that are served.

Try this Easy Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for an easy summer side dish, give this watermelon salad recipe a try! Did you think it was the perfect summer salad for all your summer potlucks? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought of the flavor combination of watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic.

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More Watermelon Recipes

Homemade Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a fun take on the traditional homemade lemonade recipe — and it couldn’t be more summery with its gorgeous bright pink color!

This simple 4 step Sparkling Watermelon Limeade Recipe is a refreshing summer drink idea! This tasty limeade recipe features watermelon juice, sparkling water, lime juice, and simple syrup.

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