This colorful Watermelon Feta Salad is made with a refreshing combination of sweet and juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, fresh blueberries, and creamy feta. It's tossed in a light honey and lime dressing, creating the perfect summer side.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Watermelon Feta Salad
• 🛒 Ingredients for Watermelon Feta Salad
• 🔪 How to Make Watermelon and Feta Salad
• 💡 Tips for Making Feta Cheese Watermelon Salad
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 What to Serve with Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Can I Make This Salad in Advance?
• How Do I Prevent the Salad from Becoming Too Watery?
• Is Watermelon Salad Healthy?
• Do I Have to Add Arugula?
• What Can I Do with Watermelon Seeds?
• 🍽️ More Healthy Salad Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Watermelon Feta Salad

• Fresh, sweet watermelon, juicy blueberries
• Peppery arugula
• Creamy feta cheese
• Tossed in a simple honey lime dressing
• Colorful presentation
• Quick and easy to make

I think everyone can agree that watermelon is the quintessential summertime fruit. While it’s naturally sweet and delicious all on its own, this beautiful and flavorful salad gives it a whole new life. Combined with plump blueberries, fresh arugula, and tangy feta, it turns into one seriously tasty side dish.

To create the perfect balance of flavors, the salad is tossed with homemade honey and lime dressing with a hint of refreshing mint. This simple watermelon feta mint salad pairs wonderfully with just about any main course, but you can enjoy it straight out of the bowl for a healthy dessert or snack.

This blueberry, watermelon salad with feta and mint is gorgeous and perfect for entertaining at backyard BBQs, pool parties, and patriotic gatherings.

For other quick and easy salads with summer fruit, make sure to check out this Strawberry Spinach Salad and this Brussels Sprouts Raspberry Salad.

🛒 Ingredients for Watermelon Feta Salad

• Watermelon
• Arugula
• Blueberries
• Feta cheese
• Fresh mint
• Lime juice
• Avocado oil
• Honey
• Salt

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Serving platter

🔪 How to Make Watermelon and Feta Salad

To Make the Watermelon Feta Salad Dressing

Add the lime juice, avocado oil, honey, and salt to a small mixing bowl.

Whisk until well combined, then set aside.

To Make the Salad

Add the arugula to a serving platter or bowl.

Cut up your watermelon into small cubes, removing any visible seeds. Then add it over the arugula.

Take your block of feta cheese and flake off small chunks.  You can use store bought crumble, but I prefer buying the block as it stays fresh and creamy longer.  Plus, you can control the size of your crumbles.

Add the crumbles over the top along with the blueberries, chopped mint, and reserved dressing, then serve.

💡 Tips for Making Feta Cheese Watermelon Salad

• Selecting watermelon: When picking out a watermelon, look for one with a uniform shape, a creamy yellow spot (indicating ripeness), and dull skin. When you pick it up, it should feel heavy for its size.

• Seedless option: Save a little time and look for ripe, seedless watermelons. This will save you a little time picking out the seeds.

• Keeping arugula fresh: If you’re not going to use the arugula immediately, you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator with a damp paper towel in the container. Don’t use a seal bag or airtight container, because you want it to breathe.   

• Picking blueberries: When shopping for blueberries, look for plump and firm blueberries with a deep blue color. A powdery coating (called bloom) indicates freshness. Always make sure you give them a good rinse under cold water and dry them with paper towels before using them.

• Feta: Crumbles are convenient, but a block of feta will give you creamier pieces.

• Serve chilled: While you can eat the salad right away, I prefer to let mine chill for about an hour in the fridge. It gives time for all the flavors to meld.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Though feta watermelon salad is best when it is freshly made, you can store it for up to a couple of hours in the fridge. After then, sliced watermelon will start to break down quickly and will cause the other ingredients to become soggy.

🍴 What to Serve with Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

I love to serve this salad with all things grilled, but honestly, you can serve it with practically any main course.

For grilled favorites, it's awesome with grilled chicken, like this Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze and Chipotle Lime Chicken. For beef, try it with these grilled Ribeyes with Compound Butter and this Grilled Skirt Steak. It's also wonderful with seafood, such as these Grilled Shrimp Skewers.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Nuts: Add a little crunch with toasted pine nuts, slivered almonds, or pecans.

• Quinoa: For added protein, you can mix in cooked quinoa. It adds extra texture and makes the salad more filling.

• Cheeses: Instead of feta, you can use goat cheese or gorgonzola for a different twist of creamy and tangy flavors.

• Leafy greens variation: Substitute arugula with spinach, mixed greens, or even romaine lettuce.

• Berries: Feel free to mix up the berries. Try raspberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries.

• Herbs: Swap the mint with fresh basil or cilantro.

• Dressing: Instead of the honey-lime dressing, experiment with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, a Lemon Vinaigrette, or even Honey Mustard Dressing.

Can I Make This Salad in Advance?

You can, but for best results, cut the watermelon into cubes and store it separately. You can also make the dressing in advance. Then, right before serving, assemble the salad and add the dressing.

How Do I Prevent the Salad from Becoming Too Watery?

Fruits naturally contain excess moisture. To prevent the salad from running, pat the watermelon cubes and blueberries dry with a paper towel before adding them to the salad.

Is Watermelon Salad Healthy?

This salad is definitely considered healthy because it contains fresh, wholesome, and nutrient-rich ingredients. The watermelon provides natural hydration and a touch of sweetness, while the arugula offers a dose of essential vitamins. Blueberries contribute antioxidants, and feta cheese adds a creamy texture and is a good source of protein.

Do I Have to Add Arugula?

The arugula adds a peppery flavor, but you can totally leave it out if you prefer. This salad makes a great fruit salad, just with the fruit, cheese, mint and dressing.

What Can I Do with Watermelon Seeds?

Leftover watermelon seeds can be roasted for a tasty and nutritious snack. Simply wash and dry the seeds, toss them with a bit of olive oil and salt, then roast them in the oven until they're crispy.

🍽️ More Healthy Salad Recipes

• Southwest Chicken Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Pasts Salad
• Greek Quinoa Salad
• Pickled Beet Salad
• Greek Pasta Salad
• Easy Italian Pasta Salad
• Mediterranean Chopped Salad
• Chickpea Salad