By Becky Hardin
Published May 29, 2023
This light and satisfying Watermelon Salad is perfect for BBQs and hot summer days! Packed with goodies like blueberries, mint, and feta and topped with an easy homemade dressing – divinely delicious!
What’s in This Watermelon Salad Recipe?
With its sweet and savory flavors, this watermelon salad is pure joy for the taste buds! Salty feta combines with sweet watermelon, tart blueberries, and refreshing mint to create a gorgeous salad that’s an awesome side or lighter main.
- Watermelon: Fresh watermelon is the juicy backbone of the salad.
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries burst with a sweet, fruity, sour taste.
- Cheese: Feta is most commonly paired with watermelon due to its salty, briny taste. This is a nice contrast to the sweetness of the watermelon. You could also use goat cheese or cotija.
- Mint: Fresh mint ripped into small pieces to explode with freshness throughout the dish.
- Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is our preferred choice.
- Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar has a punchy acidic taste that balances the sweetness of the watermelon and blueberries.
- Lemon: Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is the best option for a light, citrusy flavor!
Variations on Watermelon Feta Salad
There are so many easy ways to change up this summer salad to suit your tastes. Try swapping the mint for basil and the feta for mozzarella pearls for a Caprese watermelon salad.
You could also swap the blueberries for a different berry, such as raspberries, cut strawberries, or pomegranate seeds. Add a pinch of salt to the cubed watermelon before adding it to the salad to amp up its natural sweetness!
How to Store
If you make this watermelon feta salad ahead of time or have leftovers, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For maximum freshness, we recommend waiting to add the mint and feta until right before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Great as a summer side, you can pair this delicious salad with a whole host of mains, including crockpot ribs , grilled flank steak with cilantro lime butter , or baked BBQ chicken . Such a refreshing salad, it’s great as a light side to cut through the richness of your classic BBQ dishes.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
We love that this watermelon salad is not only super refreshing but utterly delicious! A simple homemade balsamic dressing anoints the salad, giving this easy salad a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor. It’s a healthy side that’s also gluten-free, perfect for summer gatherings!
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- ▢ 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon from 1 small watermelon
- ▢ 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ▢ ⅓ cup Feta cheese
- ▢ 2-3 stems fresh mint ripped into small pieces
- ▢ 1½ tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
- ▢ 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ▢ ½ lemon juiced
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the watermelon, blueberries, feta cheese, and mint leaves. 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon, 1 cup fresh blueberries, ⅓ cup Feta cheese, 2-3 stems fresh mint
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice together. 1½ tablespoons olive oil, 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ½ lemon
- Pour the dressing over watermelon mixture and stir well.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Easily double the recipe to feed a crowd.
- It happens to all of us — you bite into a slice of watermelon and it tastes like… water. The good news is, you don’t have to toss that tasteless watermelon. You can easily enhance the flavor by adding a little bit of salt and/or fresh lime juice. For a spicy kick, try adding some chili lime seasoning!
- Make this watermelon salad into a hearty main dish by mixing in some cooked quinoa and arugula.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Watermelon Salad Step by Step
Add the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons of olive oil, 1½ tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and the juice of ½ of a lemon together. Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and stir well. Serve chilled and enjoy!
More Fruity Salad Recipes We Love
- Mandarin Orange Salad
- Grape Salad
- Grilled Peach Salad
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Watermelon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon from 1 small watermelon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ⅓ cup Feta cheese
- 2-3 stems fresh mint ripped into small pieces
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the watermelon, blueberries, feta cheese, and mint leaves. 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon, 1 cup fresh blueberries, ⅓ cup Feta cheese, 2-3 stems fresh mint
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice together. 1½ tablespoons olive oil, 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ½ lemon
- Pour the dressing over watermelon mixture and stir well.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Easily double the recipe to feed a crowd.
- It happens to all of us – you bite into a slice of watermelon and it tastes like… water. The good news is, you don’t have to toss that tasteless watermelon. You can easily enhance the flavor by adding a little bit of salt and/or fresh lime juice. For a spicy kick, try adding some chili lime seasoning!
- Make this watermelon salad into a hearty main dish by mixing in some cooked quinoa and arugula.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
