This vibrant Watermelon Salad is just what you need on any hot summer day. Our recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, juicy watermelon chunks, fresh mint leaves, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of lemon and honey for an added zesty kick. Plus we have one unique ingredient that really elevates this watermelon salad to the top. Yes, pistachios!! You’re going to love this… Seriously, you don’t need tons of add-ins in this simple summer salad. Just the inherent sweetness of watermelon needs to get complimented by a dash of salty and sweet elements. The vibrant red of the watermelon combined with the green mint leaves, nutty pistachios and the white feta creates a visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests and family.
You Will Make this Salad all Summer. Why?
Tips To Choose Right Watermelon
What is the biggest tip for making The BEST Watermelon Salad? Of course, buying the juiciest and sweetest watermelon you can lay hands on. A good, vibrant red watermelon is the star of this recipe. Buying the perfect watermelon can be a bit of a challenge, but here are some tips to help you pick the best one:
Ingredients Needed
Watermelon – We used half of a large watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes. For fancier looking watermelon salad, you can use a melon baller. Honey – Adds more sweet notes. Lemon juice – You can also use lime juice instead of lemon. Feta Cheese – It’s a must to add the creamy, salty component. Mint Leaves – Gives great herby, fresh, cool notes. Pistachios – This is what makes our watermelon salad unique with salty, nutty flavor. Kosher Salt – Just a pinch for the easy honey lemon dressing.
Quick Summer Watermelon Salad Recipe
This watermelon salad will be as quick as just cutting your melon and tossing it with a quick dressing and a few toppings.
- Make honey + lemon dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes with the above dressing and mix in feta cheese, mint leaves and pistachios. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator and serve.
Variations
Watermelon salad is very versatile, and you can easily make it your own by making a few ingredient additions or substitutions. Here are some of our favorite ideas:
Add Cucumber: The most common add-in to watermelon salad is another cool ingredient… cucumber!! Simply chop the cucumber into bite sized pieces and add it to the mix. Give it a Berry Twist: For a fruitier take, mix your watermelon with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Asian Inspired: Toss your watermelon with a soy-ginger dressing, then mix in some cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds. Watermelon Caprese Salad: Replace tomatoes with watermelon in a traditional Caprese salad. Pair the watermelon with fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Helpful Tips
Watermelon salad is pretty much no-fail, as long as you follow three simple tips:
Leftovers and Storing
Watermelon salad is best eaten the day it’s made, because the watermelon tends to release juices over time, which can make the salad a bit soggy. However, if you have leftovers, they should be still good to eat within 2 days, if properly stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If it releases liquid over time, simply drain and sprinkle fresh herbs and mix in a dash of fresh lemon juice and honey to keep the flavors going. Watermelon Salad, a perfect dish to celebrate summer!! This can be your gorgeous centerpiece for your next potluck or pool side party. This can be your summer time snack when you are looking to cool off. Or, it can be the perfect beach snack the next time you’re heading for some beach picnic. Make this super easy watermelon salad the next time you lay your hands on a sweet watermelon. You sure don’t need much to create this stunning beauty. Keep cool and keep munching…
Watermelon Salad, in our Gypsy Bowl… enjoy!
Try these other summer time favorites!Pineapple SalsaMango SalsaPeach SalsaClassic ColeslawCherry Tomato ConfitRainbow Pasta SaladHawaiian Mac SaladAsian Cucumber Salad
