Watermelon Salad with Feta
Make watermelon and feta skewers with simple ingredients, clear steps, and helpful tips. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or quick cravings.
Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
226.2
Category
Salads
This Watermelon Salad with Feta is a refreshing and healthy dish that comes together in just 20 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect for hot summer days, it balances sweet watermelon with salty feta and a spicy harissa dressing.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1/4 extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 harissa
- 1 1/2 salt
- 1/2 fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 watermelon
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 flat leaf parsley
- oil-cured black olive
- feta cheese
Method
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice and harissa and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the watermelon slices on a platter and sprinkle with the onion, parsley, olives and feta.
Drizzle the dressing on top and serve.
Cook's notes
- Use seedless watermelon for easier eating.
- Slice the red onion very thinly to avoid overpowering the salad.
- For best flavor, let the dressed salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
It's best assembled just before serving. You can prep the dressing and slice the watermelon up to a day in advance, but combine everything right before eating.
What can I substitute for harissa?
Use 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper mixed with a little extra olive oil for a similar spicy kick.
Is this salad vegan?
No, because it contains feta cheese. For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based feta alternative.
