How To Make Patriotic Watermelon Feta Salad

a watermelon salad with watermelon, feta, and blueberries

This patriotic watermelon feta salad is a delicious appetizer or dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Made with fresh watermelon, feta cheese, and blueberries, this refreshing vegan and gluten free watermelon feta salad will be a hit with all of your party guests.

a watermelon salad with watermelon, feta, and blueberries

I love pairing this watermelon feta salad with this star-spangled fruit salad because my guests always love these refreshing choices on a hot day.

ingredients for the watermelon feta salad

What You’ll Need To Make A Watermelon Feta Salad

  • 3 cups of watermelon (diced into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled (vegan & gluten free)
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (mainly for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of fresh blueberries.

How To Make The Watermelon Feta Salad

1. To begin, prepare the watermelon by cutting it into cubes. For an appealing presentation, consider hollowing out a watermelon and using the rind as a bowl.

watermelon cubes in a bowl

2. In a large bowl, mix the diced watermelon with the crumbled vegan feta cheese and the chopped red onion. At this stage, incorporate the fresh blueberries for added sweetness.

watermelon chunks and feta cheese in a bowl

 3. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad. Gently toss the mixture to combine the ingredients, being careful not to break the watermelon pieces too much.

4. Once everything is combined, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time will allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

5. When ready to serve, you can present the salad in the hollowed-out watermelon or on a large serving platter. Garnish with additional mint leaves as desired.

Variations For This Watermelon Salad

a watermelon feta salad with watermelon, feta, and blueberries

For added variety, feel free to include other ingredients like cucumbers for extra crunch, or a squeeze of lime juice for a burst of zesty flavor. For a festive touch, consider arranging the salad to resemble the American flag using blueberries and diced strawberries.

a watermelon salad with watermelon, feta, and blueberries

Patriotic Watermelon Feta Salad

Prep 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes 
Chilling Time: 10-15 minutes 
Servings: 6
Servings 6
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups watermelon diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese vegan
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh

Method

  1. To begin, prepare the watermelon by cutting it into cubes. For an appealing presentation, consider hollowing out a watermelon and using the rind as a bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the diced watermelon with the crumbled feta cheese and the chopped red onion, if using. At this stage, incorporate the fresh blueberries for added sweetness.
  3. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad. Gently toss the mixture to combine the ingredients, being careful not to break the watermelon pieces too much.
  4. Once everything is combined, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time will allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  5. When ready to serve, you can present the salad in the hollowed-out watermelon or on a large serving platter. Garnish with additional mint leaves as desired.

Notes

For added variety, feel free to include other ingredients like cucumbers for extra crunch, or a squeeze of lime juice for a burst of zesty flavor. For a festive touch, consider arranging the salad to resemble the American flag using blueberries and diced strawberries.

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