Summer is bursting with festivities! It is so fun to attend potlucks, family gatherings and celebrations in the summer. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling scrambled while trying to think of something to contribute to a shared meal – look no further!

My favourite thing about this recipe? It is so easy! With only a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing dish that will be your go-to potluck item all summer long!

This post is all about watermelon feta salad!

Best Watermelon Feta Salad

Why You Will Love This Watermelon Salad

1. The flavours – this watermelon feta salad is bursting with the best flavours! The watermelon is sweet. The cucumber is crisp and refreshing. The feta is savoury. The mint and lime juice give the overall dish a special taste!
2. It is so easy – this dish couldn’t be easier and can be made in 5 minutes!
3. Seasonal – if a salad could taste like summer, this would be it!
4. Visually delicious – did you know that food that looks delicious tastes MORE delicious? This salad looks as good as it tastes with its vibrant red and green colours!

How To Pick The Best Watermelon

Picking the best watermelon will go a long way in making this watermelon salad extra sweet and tasty! Here are some quick tips for picking a good watermelon:

• Check for a brown stem (green means it is underripe).
• The best watermelon will be a deep dark green with light yellow stripes.
• In addition to the colour, look for a large yellow spot (this means it has spent time ripening in the sun!).
• Make sure the watermelon isn’t shiny!
• Press the watermelon with your thumb. If it “gives” a little, the watermelon is ripe.
• Gently knock on the watermelon and listen for a hollow sound. The hollow sound means it is filled with juice which means it will be sweet and juicy!

What Does Watermelon Feta Salad Pair Well With?

Watermelon feta salad is a great dish because it is light and can pair well will many different food items. In particular, the sweetness of the watermelon salad is balanced well with strong and savory meat dishes. Think grilled chicken, pulled pork, steak, brisket and hamburgers!

I love how versatile this salad is. Its versatility makes for an amazing crowd-pleasing potluck dish that everyone will enjoy!

How Long Is Watermelon Salad Good For?

Watermelon Feta Salad is best enjoyed fresh! I like to add all of the ingredients together shortly before it gets served. The salad will still taste good if made ahead, but the colours might not be as vibrant (the feta cheese may take on more of a pink colour the longer it marinates).

If you want to do some prep ahead, I would recommend chopping the watermelon, cucumber and mint. Mix it all together and set in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble the rest before serving.

You can keep any leftovers in the fridge and enjoy it for 1-3 days afterwards!

Can You Freeze Watermelon Salad?

You can freeze watermelon salad but I wouldn’t recommend it! This salad definitely tastes best fresh when mixed together!

That being said, you can freeze all of the ingredients separately if you have leftovers and want to avoid waste! Watermelon, mint, cucumber, feta and lime juice can be frozen for 1-3 months.

To make this watermelon salad from frozen, take the ingredients out the freezer to de-thaw about an hour before using. Once de-thawed, assemble the salad as per the recipe directions.

What You Will Need For Your Salad

All you will need to assemble this salad is a measuring spoon/cup, a cutting board and a knife for chopping your ingredients. Serve in your favourite serving bowl with your favourite slotted spoon (to avoid scooping extra juice!). Told you it was easy!

Looking for some cute serveware items? Check out this white serving bowl, this floral serving bowl and this ceramic serving bowl. I love them all!

How To Make Watermelon Feta Salad

1. After cutting your watermelon into cubes and cucumber into quarters, add them to your serving bowl.
2. Finely chop your mint and add to your serving bowl.
3. Measure and add lime juice and sea salt. Add more to taste.
4. Sprinkle on feta cheese and garnish with extra mint!
5. ENJOY!

Your Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

Here is your recipe for the best watermelon feta salad for summer potlucks! Get ready to share this recipe after everyone has had a taste!

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Watermelon Feta Salad

This bright, delicious and refreshing salad is made with ripe watermelon, cucumber and mint. Drizzled with lime juice, sea salt and feta cheese. It is the perfect salad for summer potlucks!

Course Salad

Keyword watermelon, watermelon feta, watermelon feta cucumber, watermelon feta cucumber mint, watermelon feta salad, watermelon salad

Prep Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp lime juice add to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh mint add to taste
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt add to taste
• 3 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 cup quartered cucumber
• 1/3 cup feta add to taste

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together watermelon, cucumbers and mint.
• Combine lime juice and sea salt. Mix into watermelon mixture.
• Add crumbled feta on top. Mix gently!
• Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

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More Helpful Ideas

This post was all about the best watermelon feta salad for summer potlucks. Looking for another dish to bring for a potluck? Try this baked burrito bowls recipe! It is a one-pot dish that even the picky-eaters will enjoy!

Feeling overwhelmed by summer cooking? I’ve got you! If cooking in the summer sounds daunting to you, grab yourself a copy of this FREE simple summer meal plan! It is designed to take the stress out of the kitchen so that you can enjoy MORE of your summer with the ones you love most!

Here’s to a delicious (and easy!) summer of cooking and potlucking!

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