Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
A refreshing summer salad that balances sweet, salty, and herby in every bite
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Watermelon searches are surging 400% monthly as summer heats up, and this watermelon feta mint salad is the most refreshing way to enjoy it. The combination of sweet, juicy watermelon with salty feta, cool mint, and a tangy lime dressing creates a salad that hits every flavor note.
This salad takes under 15 minutes to assemble and requires zero cooking. The key is using perfectly ripe watermelon — seedless for convenience — and cubing it into bite-sized pieces. The feta should be in larger crumbles rather than finely crumbled, so you get distinct pockets of salty creaminess.
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end ties everything together. It's the side dish that steals the show at every summer cookout, brunch, and poolside gathering.
Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Pat gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture — this keeps the salad from getting watery.
- 2
Arrange watermelon cubes on a large serving platter or in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Scatter feta cheese chunks, thin red onion slices, and torn mint leaves over the watermelon.
- 4
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice.
- 5
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper.
- 6
Serve immediately. Do not refrigerate for long after assembling — it's best enjoyed fresh and cold.
