Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Kristen Massad — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:28:41 +0000

Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer. Combining juicy cubed watermelon, sweet blueberries, tangy feta cheese cubes and fresh mint leaves. The light and zesty vinaigrette ties everything together, making this the perfect side dish or appetizer to enjoy on a warm summer day.

As the summer heat intensifies, finding the perfect refreshing side dish becomes essential. Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful combination of sweet juicy watermelon, tart blueberries and creamy feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad is not only made up of beautiful colors but also bursting with the perfect flavor. Whether you are hosting a backyard bbq or looking for a light and healthy lunch, this salad is sure to impress.

Ingredient Notes

Watermelon
Choose a ripe watermelon for the best flavor, cut it into bite sized cubes or use a melon baller for a fun presentation.

Blueberries
Fresh, plump blueberries are key! They should be firm to the touch and have a deep blue color. You can also add blackberries and raspberries to add another element of flavor.

Feta Cheese
Use a high quality feta cheese and I prefer to use a block so you can also cut it into cubes. If you can't find a feta block, crumbled feta is also great!

Fresh Mint
Fresh mint adds a burst of freshness and flavor and pairs perfectly with the watermelon and cheese. Chop the mint leaves up to ensure you get a piece in each bite.

Lemon Vinaigrette
Using all fresh ingredients, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and seasoned with salt and pepper. This will be the perfect pairing to your watermelon salad.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Vinaigrette

In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and honey until fully combined.

Prepare the Watermelon Salad

In a large bowl combine the watermelon cubes, blueberries, feta cubes and chopped fresh mint and gently mix to combine
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the watermelon and gently toss
Transfer the Watermelon Salad onto a serving platter or individual bowls, garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately! Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Watermelon Salad

Chill the Ingredients
Make sure all the ingredients are chilled before assembling the salad. This will ensure that the salad is refreshing.

Serve Immediately
To prevent the watermelon from releasing too much juice, making the salad too watery, combine all ingredients just before serving.

Ingredients Substitutions
This salad can be adjusted to your liking, I love also adding raspberries and blackberries to add another layer of flavor or substitute the fresh mint for fresh basil! If feta is not your favorite cheese, goat cheese is a great substitution.

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