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.
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.
What You’ll Need To Make A Watermelon Feta Salad
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.
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.
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
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.
Patriotic Watermelon Feta Salad
Preparation Time: 15 minutesÂ
Chilling Time: 10-15 minutesÂ
Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
