Easy Watermelon Salad
I am not the one to jump on a trend wagon, but summer is all about fresh from the farmer’s markets (or your garden) fruits and vegetables. So today, because it is summer, because watermelons are in plenty right now, and because they are trending (uhmm), I am sharing my take on watermelon salad. Living in the Midwest does not give us a huge window to enjoy all the nature’s bounty, so I am taking it all in while it lasts. There are so many watermelons in the stores and farmer’s markets right now that it is hard to overlook them. I do not know the tricks to picking a good watermelon that people swear by, but I’ve not really had any bad luck with picking one. So pick a decent watermelon (the sweeter the better) and go on to make this simple and refreshing salad.
Jump to RecipeEach component of this salad plays an important act in the final drama of this salad, so contrary to what I normally suggest, please try to follow this recipe as is. Consider this statement as a disclaimer…ha ha. This salad comes from the memory of my taste-buds. I once had something similar at a conference reception – you know the kind that you pay a ridiculous amount to buy a ticket for and they bring teeny tiny food on sticks. Yup. That kind. Another inspiration for this salad came from a friend who shared a picture of a middle eastern watermelon salad that a student brought to her world cultures class. I combined the salad of my memory with the information that my friend shared with her picture and created this salad. This salad is fresh and light with a combination of sweet and savory notes.
Recipe Run Down
Cubed watermelon gets mixed with thinly sliced red onion, feta cheese and fresh mint leaves. A sprinkle of pink Himalayan salt and a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil take it to the next level. I would not let the salad sit for too long after being mixed since the mint kind of looses it’s freshness and feta losses it’s texture. So here it goes:
Easy Watermelon Salad
This watermelon salad is a celebration of summer. Light, fresh, minty, sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 4 lb seedless watermelon, about 6 cups cut into bite size cubes
- 1/3 cup thinky sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles
- 8-10 mint leaves thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (kaala namak)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 cup blueberries Optional
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, mint, and red onions.
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Sprinkle the watermelon salad with the pink salt, top with the feta cheese, and drizzle the olive oil.
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Give a gentle mix and taste check. Transfer to a serving platter and scatter blueberries on top (if using). Enjoy!
This is as simple as it gets but the flavor combination is fantastic. If you give it a try please let me know. I love hearing from you.
Love – Vaishali.
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Adrienne Bruner
July 13, 2018 at 11:05 pmThis is the perfect summer treat! Watermelon and mint is so good together!
Lesley (makemeupblogs)
July 14, 2018 at 12:10 amWatermelons are my favourite fruit and this watermelon salad sounds delicious!
TheHappyFoodKitchen
July 14, 2018 at 1:32 amThis looks amazing! I can’t stop enough of watermelon this year as they all seem to be delicious. Nothing better than making them part of more meals!
Amanda
July 14, 2018 at 3:22 pmMmm! This looks delicious. I am going to bookmark this for later. It looks like something right up my alley.
Tracy Foster
February 1, 2019 at 1:51 pmThis looks delicious, I sure am ready for summer now!
Vaishali
February 1, 2019 at 1:55 pmYup, can’t wait…this winter has already been too bad..
Cyndi Buchanan
February 1, 2019 at 3:26 pmYum! I might have to make this for our potluck tomorrow minus the onions. My yogi friends are sattvic so onions are a no go for them.
Vaishali
February 1, 2019 at 4:44 pmThat’s so interesting Cyndi. Many members of my family back in India are also Saatvik..<3
The Travel Bunny
February 1, 2019 at 3:58 pmThis looks mouthwatering. Too bad I can’t find any watermelons in the middle of Winter where I live 🙁
Vaishali
February 1, 2019 at 4:43 pmMe neither. Dreaming of summer..:P
Adharsh
February 2, 2019 at 1:36 amGreat fan of watermelon. They are great to use in summers. Only tried their juice. I will share this recipe to my mom. Thanks for sharing.
Samar
February 2, 2019 at 7:32 amI will be waiting for the summer season, for this dish…. looks awesome…
JK Darling
February 2, 2019 at 7:36 amWhat a combo and a perfect treat to beat the heat. 😊
shelby
February 2, 2019 at 9:03 amHave you ever made a watermelon salsa?? It’s so good! I love watermelon recipes, thanks for sharing!
Vaishali
February 2, 2019 at 1:19 pmHi Shelby! Yes, I have a watermelon salsa recipe too on the blog. You are right so good!! Thanks!
Keshia Richmond
February 2, 2019 at 11:44 amThis watermelon salad looks very tasty. The blueberry really adds to it.
Alexandra Pilo
February 2, 2019 at 8:02 pmThis looks amazing! I have everything except the onions so I have pinned it to make it later. I think my kids will like it too!
wajiha
February 3, 2019 at 12:50 amomg this looks so fresh! Haven’t tried a watermelon salad yet! 🙂 totally adding this to my list of to-try-list! Awesome recipe!
App Review Pro
February 4, 2019 at 2:23 amThat’s awesome and the pics are really great. Blog with pics make sense for me and I love reading your blog.
aisasami
February 4, 2019 at 7:34 amThis would be perfect for the summer! I will try this summer!
Romualdo II Atibula
February 4, 2019 at 8:34 amI love watermelon! Adding this on my recipe bookmark.
Sheqo
February 4, 2019 at 8:41 amI like to try new salads. This recipe is new to me but can’t wait to make it! Thanks for sharing ❤
Luna S
February 4, 2019 at 9:03 amInteresting combo, I am not sure how I’d feel about onions mixed with watermelon.
Vaishali
February 4, 2019 at 10:23 amTrust me – give it a try..:)
The Sunny Side
February 4, 2019 at 12:04 pmThis looks perfect! (Minus the blueberries!) Has me dreaming of summer!
thequeenmomma
February 6, 2019 at 12:35 pmI love watermelon and my kids too! This looks so drooling, we’ll sure try this over the weekends!
Petra
June 27, 2022 at 9:49 amThis looks amazing!
Vaishali
June 29, 2022 at 9:29 amThanks Petra
Jenna from Heavenly Spiced
June 27, 2022 at 12:32 pmI love watermelon and this sweet and salty watermelon salad sounds amazing! Right up my alley! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Arnetta
June 27, 2022 at 1:51 pmThis looks soo good watermelons are my favorite definitely gonna have to try thank you
Vaishali
June 29, 2022 at 9:30 amThanks, Arnetta. Such a gift of summer!
-Nelis (Mixed Things Mom)
June 27, 2022 at 4:13 pmLooks yummy
Vaishali
June 29, 2022 at 9:31 amThanks, Nelis!