Watermelon salad with whipped feta

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Fresh watermelon and cucumber are mingled with lemon and mint and served on a bed of silky whipped feta.

For all you Watermelon Feta Salad lovers out there, consider this twist on the classic flogged feta! ♡

I should probably add that here in our family, we make a version of a watermelon and feta salad at least once a week during the summer. It’s my husband’s favorite summer salad and when we lived in Barcelona he was always ready to lug a heavy watermelon the mile walk home to our apartment, cut it into small chunks, toss it with the mint and feta and then usually wipe off half the bowl before dinner, lol. Needless to say, we’re big fans of watermelon salads here in the summer, and the classic combination of feta, mint, and cucumber (I love the extra crunch) always hits the spot.

For variety, I’ve occasionally started tossing the feta in the food processor with some Greek yogurt over the last few years to create a bed of silky smooth, creamy whipped cheese to base the salad on. And it turned out to be such a fun way to mix things up, especially for entertainment! Enjoy the salad with a fork or serve with toothpicks for dipping – your choice. And if you want to add some arugula, avocado, pistachios, or a dash of balsamic glaze, the sky’s the limit with the fun customizations here.

However you prepare this Watermelon Feta Salad, it’s one of those refreshing recipes that always makes the right impression. So the next time you see a ripe watermelon, crack open the feta and give it a go!

Ingredients for the Watermelon Feta Salad

Here are a few quick notes on the ingredients you’ll need for this watermelon salad recipe:

• Seedless watermelon: Fresh and juicy watermelon is the star of the salad, so choose one that’s good and ripe! When selecting a fresh watermelon, look for a firm and evenly colored exterior, a hollow sound when tapped, and a heavy weight that indicates juiciness and ripeness.
• cucumbers: Cucumber adds so much freshness and crunch to this salad. We used Persian cucumbers here, but English cucumbers would also work well.
• Red onion: I recommend slicing the red onions very thinly with a knife or mandolin, or you can finely dice and sprinkle on top if you like. If you want to minimize the “bite” of raw onions, simply rinse the onions briefly in cold water before adding them to the salad.
• Fresh mint: The more the merrier when it comes to fresh mint! We love shredding up a generous handful and adding to the salad.
• Lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice also helps liven up the salad and balance out all the sweet flavors.
• Whipped Feta: Easy Whipped Feta is easy to make in a food processor or blender with flavorful feta cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Salt and pepper: And don’t forget to season the salad with salt and pepper to bring out all those flavors!

recipe variations

Here are a few more variations on this watermelon salad that you’re welcome to try!

• Grill watermelon: Try grilling the watermelon before adding it to the salad for an extra charred and smoky touch.
• Add arugula: Add a handful of fresh baby arugula to the salad, its peppery flavor blending beautifully with the other ingredients.
• Add avocado: Add some sliced ​​or diced avocado to the salad for extra creaminess.
• Add basil: Freshly chopped basil is also a delicious addition to (or substitute for) the fresh mint.
• Add balsamic glaze: A dash of balsamic glaze provides an extra tangy, caramelized, sweet taste.
• Add grain: Sprinkle some cooked farro or quinoa on top for a bolder salad.
• Add Nuts or Seeds: Pistachios, Pepitas or pine nuts would be particularly delicious here.

More watermelon recipes

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