Baby, it is still hot outside! We are burning up here in Kansas. It is HOT! I can’t bear to turn on the oven and I am craving cool things! I gave this watermelon salad recipe a try and I am so glad I did. As usual, Paula Deen rocks!

Cubes of red watermelon, red onion slices, crumbled cheese, a sprig of green mint in a white serving bowl, by Skip to my Lou.
Cool, sweet, juicy watermelon balanced with feta, onion and mint!

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Red cubes of watermelon tossed with onions, feta cheese and dressing in a clear glass bowl, by Skip to my Lou.

Hands down, this is the best watermelon salad! If you love sweet and savory foods, you’re going to love this salad with the perfect balance of watermelon, feta cheese, onion, and mint. The combination is refreshingly good!

Once you taste it, you’ll be craving this watermelon feta mint salad on a hot day. Or take it with you to a picnic. With its vibrant color and refreshing flavors, everyone will want to eat it!

Bowl of Watermelon Salad, by Skip to my Lou.

Here’s what you Need for this Summer Watermelon Salad

To make this refreshing watermelon with mint salad you may have to make a trip to the grocery store. Or you may prefer going to the farmer’s market for the watermelon and fresh mint leaves. Here are the eight ingredients and kitchen equipment you will need:

Water Melon Salad Ingredients

  • 8 cups cubed watermelon (I prefer to buy a whole seedless watermelon and cube it.)
  • a small Vidalia or other sweet mild onion, like a sweet red onion
  • red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • fresh mint (you will need some for the salad and some to garnish the salad)
  • feta cheese, crumbled

Kitchen Equipment

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  • small mixing bowl for the salad dressing
  • whisk
  • knife (for cutting the melon, slicing onion, and chopping the mint)
  • melon baller (If you prefer, use a melon baller instead of a knife to make the salad a bit fancier.)
  • large mixing bowl
  • salad tossers (two spoons will also work)

Watermelon Salad

Here’s how you make this watermelon salad with a salty and refreshing punch. (This recipe was adapted from Paula Deen.)

How to make the Salad dressing

To begin, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.

Olive oil pouring into a white bowl with herbs and spices, by Skip to my Lou.
Freshly chopped herbs and olive oil in a white bowl, by Skip to my Lou.

Set the dressing aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Dressing for Watermelon Salad whisked together in a white bowl, by Skip to my Lou.

Putting the Watermelon salad together

Next, cube the watermelon. You will need approximately 8 cups. As you cube the melon place it in a large bowl.

Then with a sharp knife thinly slice the Vidalia onion. Once sliced, add the onion and the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Gently toss to combine the melon, onion, and feta.

Watermelon cubes, feta cheese crumbles, onion rings and dressing ready to be tossed together, by Skip to my Lou.

To finish the watermelon feta salad, drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture. Toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Watermelon salad in a clear glass salad bowl, by Skip to my Lou.

Chill before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Silver fork holding a bite of Watermelon Salad, by Skip to my Lou.

I think you’ll find this watermelon salad with feta is totally addictive!

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Watermelon Salad (adapted from Paula Deen)

Fresh watermelon salad with a salty and refreshing punch. This summer salad has the perfect balance of watermelon, feta cheese, onion, and mint. Yum!

Ingredients  

  • 8 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 small Vidalia or other sweet mild onion thinly sliced
  • 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 2 – 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
  • In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs.

Notes

You can make this salad a bit fancier by using a melon baller to make balls of watermelon versus cubes.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Author: Cindy Hopper

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Comments

  1. Rich in vitamins and absolutely refreshing, this salad is perfect to cool off on a hot summer day.

  2. This is a watermelon salad that is simply brilliant. It looks quite appetizing too, and should be a treat at any mealtime. It is perfect for summer, thanks to its refreshing appeal and its rich taste. Family could not get enough of it, did not have to be reminded not to forget the salad as is usually the case. Thanks for this.

  3. Oh my! This watermelon salad was delicious – and so easy to make! Will have to try this for my family. Thanks so much, Cindy!

  4. I prefer healthy food! And I’ll definitely try this watermelon salad. My family would love it! Thanks, Cindy for sharing!

  5. These are so Instagrammable and adorable! This watermelon salad looked soooo good, I had to try and make them. I used your suggestion and used 1/8 cup red wine vinegar. Thx for sharing Cindy!

  6. I’m in Australia where we have long hot summers , my mum used to make a salad with just the Watermelon , onion and mint and it is yummy.

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