Our fresh watermelon salad with feta features the delicious flavors of arugula, mint, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a wonderful summer salad recipe. Try this arugula salad recipe with sweet watermelon.
A light & easy watermelon salad recipe
Summer is here and watermelon season is in full swing! We love this sweet, light fruit and always enjoy it during summer meals and events. Watermelon is one of those healthy fruits that I don’t have to force my kids to eat – they can’t get enough!
We love all things watermelon, so this quick and refreshing watermelon salad recipe with arugula, feta, and a hint of mint has quickly become one of our favorites! This dish is quick to put together and easily portable for your next picnic, potluck, or summer party. While you’re at it, try these watermelon margaritas as well, another great party hit for the adults!
A summer salad recipe with fruit
This recipe is the perfect light and fresh lunch and serves as a great side dish to any summer meal. Pair these lovely sweet and salty flavors with a tangy vinaigrette and you have a wonderful, yet simple salad that you can enjoy all summer long.
Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta, Arugula & Mint
Chunks of sweet watermelon, tart arugula, salty feta cheese crumbles, and a touch of fresh mint combine to make this dish a summertime favorite. This salad is both gluten-free and vegetarian. Here is our easy arugula watermelon salad recipe:
Ingredients for this watermelon feta and arugula salad:
- watermelon
- arugula
- cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- balsamic vinaigrette
- feta cheese
- fresh mint
How to make watermelon salad with feta and mint
What I love about this salad, other than the fact that it tastes amazing, is that it is so easy to make! First, prep all of your ingredients according to the instructions in the recipe below. Grab a large mixing bowl and combine watermelon (1/2-inch cubes), arugula, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
Add your balsamic vinaigrette (we love Brianna’s creamy balsamic dressing) and gently toss all ingredients together until lightly coated.
Next, transfer the watermelon and arugula salad mix to a large serving bowl. Add chopped mint on the top of the salad. Finally, sprinkle feta cheese crumbles over the top of the salad and serve!
Watermelon Arugula Salad Recipe with Feta
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp red onion thin sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 tsp fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Add balsamic vinaigrette dressing and gently toss all ingredients together until lightly coated.
- Transfer the watermelon and arugula salad recipe to a large serving bowl. Add chopped mint on the top of the salad, then evenly sprinkle on the feta cheese crumbles and serve.
What pairs well with watermelon salad?
This refreshing summertime salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken, and is just as good with a simple bowl of soup. I love bringing this salad to outdoor barbecues because the ingredients go really well with meats from the grill and other summer side dishes.
How long can you keep watermelon salad in the fridge?
This arugula salad never lasts very long around here, so I don’t have a straight answer from experience. Since the dressing is tossed into the main parts of the salad, I would think that it would only last a day or two. Anything longer than that would make the salad pretty soggy and it probably wouldn’t taste too good.
Enjoy this easy watermelon salad recipe
We hope you enjoy our recipe for fresh watermelon salad with feta, arugula, and mint. If you love the flavor combination of sweet and salty, the watermelon and feta pair very well together. Have a fresh and fabulous summer!
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