Name: Watermelon Salad with Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved; 3 cups arugula; 1 cup sliced red onion; 2 pounds watermelon, cubed; 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

This refreshing salad combines juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, creamy feta, and tangy balsamic vinegar for a perfect summer dish.

Ingredients (8 servings)

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups arugula
1 cup sliced red onion
2 pounds watermelon, cubed
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt.
Add the halved grape tomatoes, arugula, and sliced red onion to the bowl. Toss everything gently to coat with the dressing.
Carefully stir in the cubed watermelon and feta cheese, being careful not to break the feta.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Information	Amount
Calories	131
Total Fat	8g
Saturated Fat	3g
Cholesterol	13mg
Sodium	284mg
Total Carbohydrates	12g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Total Sugars	9g
Protein	3g
Vitamin C	15mg
Calcium	96mg
Iron	1mg
Potassium	237mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

kristykk

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I have had this salad without the arugula or cheese, and it was so delicious! I can't wait to see how it tastes according to this recipe!

Sue

07/20/2022 01:28:36 PM

I've made this twice so far, using a good quality regular balsamic vinegar (that's all I had) and chopped romaine lettuce. Delicious. Note that if not using arugla, which doesn't wilt as quickly as a lettuce, make sure you add the lettuce just before serving or you'll end up with a mushy salad like I did the first time I made it. Tasted great, just didn't look very appealing. Excellent recipe!

alnyc

08/07/2023 03:14:16 AM

I made this twice exactly the way the recipe suggests - it was delicious! One small difference the 2nd time around was using a finer salt which balanced out all the flavors a little more. My wife and I both liked the 2nd version better.

Shelley Guidarelli

05/22/2020 08:39:59 AM

This is very refreshing and a nice alternative to a green salad. I added torn fresh basil to the watermelon and other ingredients and served it on a small bed of fresh spinich and arugula. Will definately make again

It's A New Day

08/28/2014 10:10:09 AM

I really had my reservations about this recipe but had a watermelon that needed to be addressed as well as a plethora of cherry tomatoes in my garden. I happen to have feta cheese in the house too. My only change was to use baby romaine mix and sweet white onion. I will make this salad again. Thanks!

C.J.

07/09/2025 11:37:09 PM

Couldn't find any white balsamic so I used regular balsamic. I followed the recipe. It's pretty good. Jus added more balsamic 2 my own individual bowl.

Trish Beier

03/10/2011 04:28:12 PM

I love this, a couple things I did different were; I couldn't find just arugula, so I used a spring mix bag salad, and with the dressing I put about a quarter of a pack of Splenda in it, just to sweeten it up a little. Great salad.

Nancy Nickerson

07/23/2025 10:35:39 AM

My family loved this dish. It was cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.

Lisa Tramuta

07/04/2025 04:48:56 PM

Easy delicious big hit at parties. Healthy too!

GutsyCarp6377

06/18/2025 05:01:42 PM

Absolutely juicy!!

Mary beth

07/14/2024 08:30:35 PM

Wasn't sure what to expect with watermelon and feta, but boy! It knocked everyone's socks off! Refreshing and so tasty!! And easy to make as well.

Dawn

07/08/2024 08:46:14 PM

This is the BEST watermelon salad I’ve made, and I’ve made many. Love the addition of white balsamic!

Nathan Gonzalez

05/25/2024 05:39:50 PM

Even my picky friend loved it.

dfoisy1

08/11/2022 05:37:20 PM

Delicious, easy and refreshing

leek2001

07/19/2022 04:08:27 PM

Very good refreshing and filling salad. Like other reviewers I used a bag of spring mix greens instead of arugula and crumbled feta. Also, I couldn't find "white" balsamic vinegar so I used "DeLallo Golden Balsamic Style Vinegar". I thought the dressing was a little bland so the next time I will add more vinegar and maybe add some diced cukes or zucchini and kalamata olives..

ajultak

07/17/2022 11:11:26 PM

Delicious salad! Followed the recipe but used champagne vinegar instead of white balsamic vinegar. It was a big hit for my Sunday night family dinner! This will be a staple for now on!