Watermelon Feta Salad

Name: Watermelon Feta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups watermelon, cubed; ½ cup good quality feta, cubed or crumbled; 2 cups arugula; 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar*

June 14, 2017

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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.

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.

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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 insane-ly 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 weeks ago.

But this salad will be ready in no time!

5 from 4 votes

Watermelon Feta Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

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.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 128 kcal

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!

Recipe 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 Facts

Watermelon Feta Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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’?

17 Comments on Watermelon Feta Salad

Sara
June 14, 2017 at 5:10 PM (2 years ago)
So refreshing! I love everything about this salad! Yum! Reply
Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite)
June 14, 2017 at 5:29 PM (2 years ago)
This combination is soooooooo yummy! Reply
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
Pearl Rodrigues
May 28, 2018 at 12:47 PM (10 months ago)
What an easy salad to make. I think feta and watermelon always make a great combination. Thanks for sharing Reply
Suzy
May 28, 2018 at 1:29 PM (10 months ago)
Love this combo! Such a great saald Reply
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
May 28, 2018 at 1:58 PM (10 months 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!
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- Marisa
  May 28, 2018 at 2:05 PM (10 months ago)
  Thanks so much, Elaine! The salty sweet combo with the feta is just so delicious. Happy summering! Reply
Pam Greer
May 28, 2018 at 3:25 PM (10 months 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!
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- Marisa
  May 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM (10 months 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
Neli Howard
May 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM (10 months 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!
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- Marisa
  May 28, 2018 at 3:38 PM (10 months ago)
  Thanks, Neli! It's definitely time to put this back on the table! Reply
Shanika
May 28, 2018 at 3:35 PM (10 months ago)
Watermelons are the perfect fruit for the summer and there's nothing better than a good watermelon salad! Yum!
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- Marisa
  May 28, 2018 at 8:52 PM (10 months ago)
  100% agree! Reply