This Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze is so light and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take to a summer get-together!
Fabulous and Refreshing
This Watermelon Feta Salad is everything a summer salad should be. Combine the salty creaminess of quality feta cheese with the sweet crunch of a perfect summer watermelon. Then add fresh mint and tangy balsamic glaze and it is so fabulous and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take to a summer potluck.
Watermelon Season Done Right
Oh, how I love watermelon season! There’s just something so spectacular about cutting into a cold watermelon on a hot summer day and taking that first sweet, juicy bite. The taste is so refreshing and satisfying!
I buy a big juicy watermelon almost every time I’m at the farmer’s market or grocery store throughout the summer.I know that if I cut it, we will eat it. I mostly cut it into cubes and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge so it’s ready to go at a cravings notice.
We love having watermelon as a side with our meals, especially when we grill or smoke meats. It compliments the salty heat of the meat so well. Sometimes we’ll serve it as is, but I sure love kicking it up a knotch by making this watermelon feta salad with fresh mint and a balsamic glaze.
The salty, creaminess of quality feta combined with the sweet crunch of a perfect summer watermelon along with fresh mint and the tang of the balsamic glaze is just so fabulous and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take to a summer potluck.
They keys to this watermelon salad are a perfectly sweet watermelon and high-quality feta that literally melts in your mouth as you eat it. And you know how I feel about fresh herbs! It’s so so simple to make! I can’t wait to share it with you!
What Do I Need to Make Watermelon Feta Salad?
- Cubed seedless watermelon
- Crumbled feta cheese (I recommend sheep’s milk feta)
- Balsamic glaze
- Chopped fresh mint leaves
- Flaked sea salt
- Large serving bowl
Quick Tip: Balsamic Glaze
You can find a bottle of balsamic glaze near the balsamic vinegar or in the produce section at the grocery store or you can make your own.
How to Make Watermelon Feta Salad
- Place cubed watermelon in a large serving bowl.
- Arrange crumbles of feta over the watermelon.
- Drizzle the watermelon and feta with the balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and flaked sea salt.
More Fresh and Fabulous Salads
- BLT Chopped Salad: With crumbled bacon, tangy blue cheese, and grilled corn, this salad makes a light but satisfying summer meal.
- Cobb Salad Board: A DIY twist to the flavorful salad classic that everyone will love customizing.
- Pesto Rice Salad: Fresh roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, and goat cheese crumbles make this savory dinner salad bright and flavorful. Get your salad on!
- Broccoli Salad: Crispy, crunchy, subtly sweet and a bit salty, too, this Broccoli Salad delivers big on texture and flavor! It’s so satisfying and delicious, it will make a broccoli lover out of even the most reluctant veggie eater.
- Layered Cornbread Salad: Crumbled cornbread, fresh veggies, ranch dressing and bacon take this delicious Layered Cornbread Salad to new heights. Better make a double recipe because everyone will be coming back for seconds!
If you make this Watermelon Feta Salad, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
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PrintWatermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6
- Category: Appetizer
Description
This Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze is so light and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish to take to a summer get-together!
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (I recommend sheep’s milk feta)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Place cubed watermelon in a large serving bowl. Arrange crumbles of feta over the watermelon. Drizzle the watermelon and feta with the balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and flaked sea salt.
My favorite watermelon feta salad.
I did not use the balsamic glaze, which I believe would be very good. I choose to use a about 2 tablespoons of lime juice in place of the balsamic.
Everyone at the 4th of July party loved it!!
Thanks for the recipe.
Hi, Beverly! I bet lime juice was delicious! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
Is it possible to half this recipe if I’m
making for 2 people? Thanks!
Hi, Monica! Yes, you can cut in half. Enjoy!
I used fresh ground sea salt with hibiscus flower in it. It was delicious. Great recipe!
Hi, Kim! Oh wow. That sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Could you provide a recipe for the balsamic glaze? That would be very helpful. Thanks.
Hi, Pam! I just buy it at the grocery store by the olive oils and vinegars. But I will definitely work on a recipe for a homemade version to share!
Perfect for a hot summer day! Delicious!
I cheated and got already cut watermelon at the grocery. So good I almost ate it all!
Hi, Barbara! That’s not cheating — that’s working smarter! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it so much.
Went to a farmers market to get a wonderful melon – when I cut it, it was only mediocre. Made with salad the night before without the feta and by morning when I added the feta, it was much improved. Was the hit of our snacks after water aerobics! Woulda been phenomenal if the watermelon had been ripe. Try it! So refreshing for summer!
Hi, Ann! Thank you so much for sharing! Even when I know what to look for in a good watermelon, it still feels like a gamble. Hopefully summer will bring you the perfect melon to make it again!
Delicious. Thank you for posting
Hi, Gillian! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m making this a day ahead of time, should i put the watermelon and mint in a bowel and just add the feta, balsamic, and salt before serving?
Hi Marissa! That sounds like a great way to prep it in advance. Hope y’all enjoy!
Can crumbled Feta be replaced with Feta PEARLS?
Hi Maureen! I’ve never seen Feta pearls. Where do you find them? I’ve only seen mozzarella pearls and cubed Feta. Either one would work great in this recipe. Enjoy!
Delicious, refresh, simple. Always a crowd pleaser.