Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon feta salad is the kind of dish that makes you look like a fancy salad genius without even trying. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and fresh all in one bite. Perfect for warm days, cookouts, or anytime you want a salad that’s more exciting than, well, regular salad.
The mix of juicy cold watermelon, creamy feta, and honey-roasted pecans is next level. Add a zippy balsamic-Dijon dressing and you’ve got a flavor combo that keeps people going back for more.
Before You Get Started
Keep your watermelon chilled until the last minute, trust me, it makes a difference. Layer your ingredients rather than tossing everything at once, especially if you’re serving a crowd. That way nothing gets soggy or smushed.
Whisk the dressing just before serving and drizzle lightly over the top. A little goes a long way with balsamic.
What You Need To Make Watermelon Feta Salad
This salad’s built on a bed of peppery arugula. Add thin-sliced shallots, feta crumbles, cold watermelon cubes, fresh basil and mint, and crunchy toppings like honey-roasted pecans and dried berries. Optional but delish: a little boursin cheese. The dressing is just balsamic vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard, simple but bold.
How To Make Watermelon Feta Salad
1
Start by layering your salad ingredients in a large bowl or on a platter: arugula first, then shallots, watermelon cubes, feta, dried fruit, and pecans. Tuck in some fresh basil and mint for a bright kick.
2
In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together your balsamic vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard until smooth. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the top.
3
Serve cold. The cooler the watermelon, the more refreshing each bite.
Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- Arugula
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- Feta crumbles
- Honey roasted pecans
- Dried blueberry & cranberry salad topping
- Seedless watermelon cubed
- Fresh basil
- Fresh mint
- Optional: boursin cheese crumbles for extra flavor
Dressing:
- ¼ cup high quality balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Layer your salad, going down the list of ingredients.
- Whisk together your dressing in a bowl or mason jar and pour on top when ready to serve.
