Watermelon Feta Salad

This watermelon feta salad is a sweet, salty, and refreshing dish for your summer cookouts. It’s a healthy summer recipe that’s sure to satisfy.

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Watermelon Feta Salad - Healthy Salads

With Memorial Day weekend in the books, July 4th quickly approaching and the official start of summer next week, healthy grilling is a hot topic (pun intended). So, today I’m excited to share not just one but six healthy recipes for your summer cookouts! My watermelon feta salad is a good starter, side, or refreshing end to dining al fresco.

Elizabeth from The Clean Eating Couple reached out last month to gather a few bloggers to have a healthy summer cookout – virtually. I jumped at the chance to join in the fun. Be sure to scroll to down or click here to see what’s on the table.

6 Easy, Healthy Summer Cookout Recipes from sides and mains to dessert! Click to Tweet

I love getting together with friends and family for a cookout. I’m usually the one on vegetable and sides duty – because honestly – nobody wants me to cook the meat. It’s just not my forte. Or make the sweet tea. I’ve been known to leave the “sweet” too much to the imagination. That’s the dietitian in me I guess and the fact that I don’t like things too sweet. Anyway, you can call me side dish Sally.

I used watermelon for this recipe because I’d just gotten a huge one that was divinely sweet but too much to eat. I love my watermelon cold and plain BUT this sweet, salty, tangy combo is insanely good. The watermelon is hydrating and refreshing while the feta brings in just enough bite to make it feel like you are having a real dish versus a snack. You can also take the easy way out and make watermelon, feta, basil bites like these ones I shared on Instagram a couple of weeks ago.

But this salad will be ready in no time!

Watermelon Feta Salad - Healthy Salads
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Watermelon Feta Salad

This watermelon feta salad is a sweet, salty, and refreshing dish for your summer cookouts. It's a healthy summer recipe that's sure to satisfy.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Marisa Moore Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 6 cups watermelon, cubed
  • ½ cup good quality feta, cubed or crumbled
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar*

Instructions

  • Arrange the arugula in a large bowl, top with the watermelon and feta. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Serve. Too easy!

Notes

* Aged balsamic vinegar has a thick, almost syrupy consistency. The rich, slightly sweet flavor works well in this recipe. If you cannot find it, you can use a balsamic glaze (found near the vinegars in the supermarket) or you can make a balsamic reduction at home by boiling good quality balsamic vinegar. 

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal

Watermelon Feta Salad - Healthy Summer Sides

A few posts back, I shared my simple swaps for a healthy cookout. All of the recipes from this crew will help you put those tips into action all summer long. Here’s the full spread from our virtual cookout table.

Lime Corn Salad by Little Chef, Big Appetite

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken by Madison at Joyfully Mad

Honey Thyme Balsamic Grilled Chicken by The Clean Eating Couple

No-Bake Berry Tarts from Just JessieB

Paleo Key Lime Pie Bites from Lean Clean Brie

So whatcha makin’?

19 Comments on Watermelon Feta Salad

  1. Sara
    June 14, 2017 at 5:10 PM (2 years ago)
    So refreshing! I love everything about this salad! Yum! Reply
  3. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie
    June 15, 2017 at 2:43 PM (2 years ago)
    LOVE the addition of the arugula! It is one of my favorite greens and would pair so perfectly with the watermelon & feta!! Reply
  4. Pearl Rodrigues
    May 28, 2018 at 12:47 PM (1 year ago)
    What an easy salad to make. I think feta and watermelon always make a great combination. Thanks for sharing Reply
  5. Suzy
    May 28, 2018 at 1:29 PM (1 year ago)
    Love this combo! Such a great saald Reply
  6. Elaine @ Dishes Delish
    May 28, 2018 at 1:58 PM (1 year ago)
    I absolutely love the combination of watermelon with arugula! And top it all off with some feta and it's brilliant! Lovely salad and I can't wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Marisa
      May 28, 2018 at 2:05 PM (1 year ago)
      Thanks so much, Elaine! The salty sweet combo with the feta is just so delicious. Happy summering! Reply
  7. Pam Greer
    May 28, 2018 at 3:25 PM (1 year ago)
    I normally love just plain watermelon. I could eat it all day long. I've always wondered about using it in a salad, and I will definitely be trying this!

    Reply
    • Marisa
      May 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM (1 year ago)
      SAME. I have a bunch of it in the fridge right now - cold, plain watermelon is THE best. But I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it with the feta. The salty-sweet combo is lovely. And this works too if you just want to do something a little different. Reply
  8. Neli Howard
    May 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM (1 year ago)
    yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Looks VERY tasty!I LOVE how easy and delicious this is! Good idea! Love everything about this recipe! YUM!

    Reply
    • Marisa
      May 28, 2018 at 3:38 PM (1 year ago)
      Thanks, Neli! It's definitely time to put this back on the table! Reply
  9. Shanika
    May 28, 2018 at 3:35 PM (1 year ago)
    Watermelons are the perfect fruit for the summer and there's nothing better than a good watermelon salad! Yum!

    Reply
    • Marisa
      May 28, 2018 at 8:52 PM (1 year ago)
      100% agree! Reply
  10. Rachel
    August 8, 2019 at 6:54 PM (2 weeks ago)
    This sounds amazing but I can’t eat balsamic. What do you think I could Replace the balsamic with? I’m highly allergic to sulfates.

    Reply
    • Marisa
      August 12, 2019 at 7:52 AM (1 week ago)
      Sorry to hear about your allergy, Rachel. You can definitely leave the balsamic out and dress lightly with your favorite vinaigrette or even a squeeze of lime juice, olive oil, and a little extra salt and pepper. Reply

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