Watermelon Feta Salad – A Refreshing Summer Delight
This watermelon feta salad pairs juicy watermelon with cucumbers, feta cheese, mint, and a tangy dressing for the most refreshing summer salad.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy savory recipes, and one of my favorites is this watermelon feta salad. It’s not just refreshing but incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for those hot summer days, this salad will become a staple in your household.
What is Watermelon Feta Salad?
You may be wondering, “Watermelon? With feta cheese? That’s an odd combination!” But trust me, combining sweet, juicy watermelon with the salty, creamy feta creates a flavor explosion that you’ll love. The addition of cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint, all drizzled with a tangy dressing, makes this salad the perfect refreshing dish for summer.

How to Make My Watermelon Feta Salad
This watermelon feta salad is incredibly simple to prepare; in fact, it takes longer to chop the ingredients than to mix them together. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 generous cups diced fresh watermelon
- 1 English cucumber, seeded and large diced
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Splash of red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste

If raw red onion is typically too strong for your taste, I have a simple trick to mellow its flavor. Rinse the sliced onions in cold water before adding them to the salad; this will enhance their flavor without overwhelming the dish.
Making This Salad
To begin, rinse your sliced red onion with cold water in a colander and let it drain. This will remove some of the sharpness while preserving the flavor.

Once drained, combine the red onion with the watermelon, cucumber, feta, and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and a splash of vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remembering the feta’s natural saltiness.

Stir everything together gently and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve your salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Prep Ahead Tips
While this salad is best enjoyed immediately, you can prepare the individual ingredients in advance to save time. Slice and rinse the onion, dice the watermelon and cucumber, and crumble the feta a day ahead. Store them separately in the refrigerator. You can even mix the dressing a day in advance to further simplify preparation.
