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Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad

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Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad is a refreshing summer salad, I love the saltiness of the feta paired with sweet watermelon and peppery arugula!

Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad

I love the flavor combination in this simple watermelon feta and balsamic salad. It is wonderfully sweet, salty, peppery, fresh and summery. The balsamic vinaigrette compliments the flavors in the salad perfectly, it’s fresh, flavorful and scrumptious! This salad is perfect to serve with anything you’re grilling. Try it with grilled chicken, steaks or grilled shrimp to make it a meal!

Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad

If you need a summer side dish or salad for a bbq, this is always a hit!! The first time tried watermelon in a salad with Feta, I was in a very trendy neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn and I loved it! I’ve been making this salad, which I first shared in 2011, ever since! All the ingredients compliment each so well and it’s so pretty to look at too. I’ve brought it to parties and everyone loved it.

Variations:

  • Substitute the arugula for Romaine, butter lettuce, watercress or mixed greens and we love it just the same!
  • Swap feta for goat cheese or ricotta salata
  • To feed a crowd just double or triple the recipe and make the dressing on the side.

How To Make Watermelon Feta Salad

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce
  2. Make the balsamic dressing by combining balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Dice the watermelon and combine when ready to serve.
  4. Top with the balsamic viniagrette.

What to serve with Watermelon Feta Salad

 

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Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad

5 from 10 votes
5
Cals:157.5
Protein:4
Carbs:11
Fat:11.5
Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad is a refreshing summer salad, great with anything you're grilling!
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 /4th of salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 7 oz arugula
  • 1/4 small red onion, sliced very thin
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper

Instructions

  • Wash arugula and dry well.
  • In a large bowl whisk vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Toss with the remaining ingredients and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 /4th of salad, Calories: 157.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 11.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 219.5 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g

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58 comments on “Watermelon Arugula and Feta Salad”

  1. I was looking for a quick and light summer salad last week, and this one checked all the boxes. It was a huge hit with my family, and I bought arugula at the farmers market today just so I could make this salad again!

  2. So so good. Perfect for summer! Refreshing and light, but satisfying. I subbed out the feta for crumbled queso fresco just because my husband isn’t a fan of feta, and added grilled chicken . We will be making this ALL summer. 

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    Jessica Kissner Foley

    Absolutely delicious! Our stores were out of arugula, but I did use some organic baby romaine and herbs and it was divine! Will make this again and again! Thank you!

  4. Sooo good! Loved how all the flavors went together and the balsamic dressing really helped emphasize the flavors. This recipe is definitely a keeper 🙂

  5. I thoroughly enjoyed this salad I love the saltiness of the feta paired with sweet watermelon and peppery arugula and I just love red onion anytime, my husband didn't like the watermelon with balsamic but that is just a personal preference but I LOVED it!! Thanks 🙂

  6. We loved this salad (much to my surprise and delight; hubs dislikes most vegetables) but I personally didn't think the feta added anything. I can't wait to try it again sans feta.

    1. Absolutely divine!! I can eat this salad everyday that’s how good it is. So yummy and so simple to make!! 😋

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Grilled shrimp or chicken would be good. I like this as a starter to eat on it's own as well.

  8. I'd love to make this for dinner but stumped on what to serve it with.
    Any ideas?

    What about the Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs?

    Thanks,
    F.

  9. I have been trying recipes like crazy. This was excellent, so much so that I've had it as a lunch side 2 days in a row. My only change is that I use grilled red onions.

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    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

    I just had this salad in a restaurant this week!! I can concur with you that it IS good!

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    I'm sure mint would be nice with the watermelon!

    I bought the plate at Home Goods! They have beautiful dishes!!

  12. I added a couple of tablespoons of juice from the watermelon to the dressing and cut the olive oil down to 1 tbsp and it was great with less points. And I added chicken on top to make it a complete meal.

    This was a great summertime dinner to bring to go see some fireworks. Thanks!

  13. We love this salad – I also add chopped heirloom tomatoes (yellow and orange are pretty) and basil leaves thinly sliced.

  14. Had this for dinner today with the filipino ribs and it was absolutely delicious and great for a light summer dinner. Your blog is the best! I can always count on great tasting recipes from this blog.

  15. I make this all the time in the summer. The 2 things I do add are chopped kalamata olives and fresh mint, chopped. It really takes this salad to a much higher level IMHO!

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    I hope you all enjoy this, it really is perfect for July!

    You could use mixed baby greens in place of arugula, and yes, if you are bringing this somewhere, bring all the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating.

  17. To Door – I'm not Gina (who would probably come up with a whole 'nuther way to do it)but I would take the component parts in different containers and then put it together at work in/on the serving dish. That way you could prepare it the night before.

  18. How well does this salad keep? I'd love to take it to a work luncheon but I'd have to make it the night before.

  19. I love your blog! Am starting on a "Make The Old Gal Over" diet, and these recipes will help. I love to cook, so I am sure I will use many of these. Thanks so much.

  20. I believe you have changed my life!! I have spent so much time on this blog in the last 24 hours that I can't even remember who to thank for getting me here! I hate following recipes because I can not put half of the fattening, processed stuff in them that they call for….so I end up substituting…and since I'm no chef, it usually turns out AWFUL!! So I stick to plain and simple or just snap and throw in the towel! I can not believe that you can do this all with a full time job, but bless you for sharing!!

    P.S. what kind of food processor do you have? I need one, and would love your imput!!

  21. Any ideas for what I could substitute in place of arugula? I have tried to like it on several occasions but just don't. I do LOVE feta, watermelon and red onions though!

    1. I have made this salad with Butter lettuce and watercress. The watercress gives it that same kind of peppery kick that arugula does. Really any kind of greens other than iceberg lettuce. Baby spinach would be great,too.

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Rocket, yes I heard that!

    Not sure how it effects the points with fat free feta, I can guess maybe it would reduce it by 1 pt since feta isn't a fatty cheese to begin with.

    Try it Julia!

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    Carmen @ Life Lines

    Hmmm…I love sweet, ripe watermelon. I'm a feta cheese fan. So combining them into a salad must be a real treat. Looks colorful, delicious, an oh so summery. Thank you for the recipe.

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    sensiblecooking

    I was also introduced to this salad recently in a trendy restaurant and absolutely fell in love with it. Thank you for the recipe.

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    Heather of Kitchen Concoctions

    My grandmother always said that watermelons are at the best and at their peek right around 4th of July. So needless to say with that holiday fast approaching I have been craving watermelon. Thanks for sharing this fresh salad!

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    Food Glorious Food!

    WOW! I have always thought that this is a traditional Persian salad that only Persian have it at home! This is super tasty… trust me!

  27. If you have a lot of arugula, make an pesto with it, with spinach, walnuts, parmesan, and a jalapeño if you like a kick. SO good!
    I also wilt some in with a German type potato salad. Love arugula!

  28. I made this for a memorial day block party. Everyone LOVED it. And I loved that it was super easy to make!

  29. Arugula is a peppery tasting leafy green used in salads. It’s my personal favorite and great with shaved parm.

  30. I have so much Arugula that I dont know what to do w/it! Thanks for this idea, looks great. I will for sure make it!

  31. Sounds so delish, I love feta cheese and goat cheese too, any kind of cheese! lol 😉

    Nice to meet you,
    Bella