Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe — Sweet, Salty, Refreshing

Name: Watermelon Feta Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed watermelon (seeds removed); 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Pinch of salt and cracked pepper

Why it works

The magic is the contrast: sweet, cold watermelon against salty feta and bright mint. It comes together in 15 minutes and disappears at every cookout.

Ripe melon = best salad

Use a sweet, ripe watermelon — the whole salad rises or falls on the fruit. Grab a hand-picked one from our DeSoto stand.

Watermelon Feta Salad

⏱ 15 min · Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

•6 cups cubed watermelon (seeds removed)
•1 cup crumbled feta cheese
•1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
•Juice of 1 lime
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•Pinch of salt and cracked pepper

Steps

Add the cubed watermelon and crumbled feta to a large bowl.
Scatter the torn mint over the top.
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over.
Toss gently and serve cold right away.

Start with a great melon

This salad needs a sweet one. Order ripe Texas watermelon from our DeSoto stand.

Order from our DeSoto stand

Quick answers

What goes in a watermelon salad?

The classic version is cubed watermelon, crumbled feta, fresh mint, lime juice, and a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Should watermelon salad be served cold?

Yes — it is best cold and fresh. Assemble it just before serving so the watermelon stays crisp.

Watermelon feta salad.