Watermelon Salad with Feta & Mint (One Bowl)
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Quick and easy watermelon salad recipe, made in one pot with simple ingredients. Ready in 15 minutes. Loaded with watermelon, cucumbers, onion, mint and feta!
The best watermelon salad I ever had was at a small Greek restaurant on one of my travels. It was so juicy and slightly sweet and salty with a hint of minty freshness. Now, this recipe with red onion and feta is not identical to that one, but it comes very close.
The combination of fruits and vegetables used will help you beat the summer heat, especially at any potluck or barbecue as a side dish. Better yet, you likely won’t have to worry about someone bringing the same thing since this recipe is more unique like this Easy Pear Salad (One Bowl).
Table of contents
Key ingredients
- Watermelon– You will want to cut it into large cubes.
- Cucumber– Find one that is fresh and crispy to compliment the watermelon.
- Onion– Use very thin slices, since the flavor is overpowering on its own.
- Mint– Be sure it is fresh for the best flavor.
- Basil– Using fresh as opposed to dried will yield best results.
- Olive oil- High quality oil means high quality taste.
- Lime juice- This adds just a touch of refreshing citrus.
- Spices- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are used for this recipe.
- Honey- Sweetens things up and adds to the overall dressing.
- Feta cheese- Really brings in that delicious Greek style.
Variations
- Grilled it– Grill watermelon slices first and then use that in the salad. You might as well do some Grilled Chicken Breast (One Pan) to go along with it as well.
- Add tomatoes- Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. The sweeter, the better. And if you are looking for other ways to use up all that garden produce, check out my recipe for Cherry Tomato Salad and Cucumber Tomato Salad (One Bowl).
- Use arugula- Add 2 cups of roughly chopped arugula to make a more green salad like this Mandarin Orange Salad (One Bowl).
- Add balsamic glaze- Drizzle balsamic glaze on top of this salad just prior to serving.
- Substitute mint- With fresh basil or fresh cilantro to change the flavor profile a bit.
How to make watermelon cucumber salad?
- Toss together– Watermelon pieces, onion slices, cucumbers, basil, mint, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and honey.
- Top it off– With feta cheese and enjoy.
What to serve with watermelon Greek salad?
- Protein– Will compliment a salad well, such as Instant Pot Shredded Beef , BBQ Shredded Beef (One Pot), or Mexican Shredded Chicken (One Pot).
- Keep it vegetarian- With recipes alongside it like this Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (One Pan), Vegetarian Quesadillas (One Pan), or Instant Pot Vegetable Pasta.
- Sandwiches– A sandwich pairs well with this salad, including Ham and Cheese Sliders (One Pan), Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich (One Pan), or this Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich.
Tips and techniques
- Use a very ripe watermelon– Because this will give you the maximum juiciness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of feta cheese– So it is based on your personal preference.
- Don’t use any other cheese beside feta– Because it gives the best Greek/ Mediterranean flavor.
- Add more or less onions– Based on your preference. I don’t add a lot, because its strong flavor can over-power all of the other flavors.
- Use whatever fresh herbs you like– I used basil and mint. Make sure they are fresh for best overall flavor.
- Lemon juice can be used– Instead of lime juice since it still brings in a citrus flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Keep it simple with just olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh mint and basil.
Yes. Some might think it is odd to mix fruits and vegetables when making a salad, but this combination of watermelon, cucumbers, and onions is absolutely delicious.
Yes. More often people will have lemon juice on hand, so you can use this in place of lime juice. It will still bring in a similar flavor.
Storage
- Make ahead– You can prepare this salad up to 2 days in advance if placed in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Refrigerate– Place in sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze- Freezing is not recommended because when it thaws it will be wilty.
More One Bowl Salad Recipes
- Creamy Grape Salad (One Bowl)
- Italian Tortellini Salad (One Bowl)
- Cherry Tomato Salad (One Bowl)
- Easy Green Salad (One Bowl)
- Carrot Raisin Salad (One Bowl)
Easy Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Watermelon, 5 pound, Cut into small 2 inch cubes
- 1.5 cups Cucumber, Cut into small 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup Onion, Chopped into thin slices
- 12 Mint leaves, Fresh, Roughly chopped
- 12 Basil leaves, Fresh, Roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp Lime juice, Or lemon juice
- Salt, To taste
- Pepper, To taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2-3 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, Crumbled
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, onion, mint, basil, oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, honey and mix until everything is combined properly.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and enjoy.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
