Feta and Watermelon Salad

Last Updated on May 31, 2025 by becky

A feta and watermelon salad with blueberries and torn fresh basil, tossed in a simple citrus vinaigrette. The prettiest red white and blue watermelon salad for patriotic holidays, picnics, and summer celebrations!

Why Make This Feta and Watermelon Salad?

Made with red, white, and blue ingredients, this feta and watermelon salad makes the perfect patriotic side dish for Memorial Day or July 4th, or other American or British holidays.

This 5-minute recipe showcases seasonal produce and fresh summer flavors. Sweet honey and watermelon contrast with tangy feta cheese, tart blueberries, and the acidic notes of fresh lime juice and white wine vinegar. I’ve also tossed in a handful of torn fresh basil leaves for a pop of green.

Designed for steamy summer days (no oven required!) this watermelon salad tastes best when chilled for an hour or two prior to serving.

Feta Watermelon Salad Ingredients

To make this salad with feta and watermelon, gather the following ingredients:

• Lime Juice – Choose freshly squeezed lime juice, not the bottled kind.
• Honey – Sweet honey creates a contrast with the tart blueberries and acidic vinegar and lime juice.
• Olive Oil – Opt for a mild, neutral-tasting olive oil.
• White Wine Vinegar – Any white wine vinegar will work, but I like the Whole Foods store brand.

• Black Pepper – Fresh watermelon tastes great with a sprinkling of salt and pepper, so it’s no surprise that ground black pepper also makes a nice addition to this watermelon salad.
• Watermelon – You can start with a whole watermelon, or keep things easy by buying cubes of pre-cut watermelon.
• Blueberries – You’ll need 150 grams, or about 1 US cup of ripe, fresh blueberries. Do not use frozen blueberries.
• Feta Cheese – Although it might seem like an odd combination, salty, tangy feta cheese (or “Greek cheese” or “salad cheese”) pairs perfectly with sweet, juicy watermelon.
• Basil – A handful of torn fresh basil leaves provide an herbal note, and a pretty pop of bright green.

How to Enjoy Feta and Watermelon Salad

This chilled salad highlights seasonal ingredients and doesn’t require any cooking, so it’s a good fit for picnics, potlucks, pool parties, and other summer gatherings. I designed this as a patriotic-themed recipe, so it’s the ideal 4th of July watermelon salad. It’s great for Memorial Day, Labor Day, or British bank holidays, too!

Serve feta and watermelon salad in a large glass bowl with a serving spoon, or portion it into individual glass bowls for a grab-and-go option. Pair with picnic staples like hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and grilled shrimp skewers, or add to a buffet table alongside pasta salad, orzo salad, and chickpea salad.

Make-Ahead and Serving Suggestions

To allow the flavors to develop, I recommend refrigerating the finished salad for at least an hour. And don’t stir in the basil leaves until you’re ready to serve—they’ll turn soggy if they soak in the vinaigrette for too long.

This watermelon salad tastes best on the day it’s made, but you can store the leftovers in a covered bowl or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Other summer salad recipes you might enjoy:

Chickpea Salad
Citrus Salad

And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!

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