Recipe Detail

This vibrant salad is summer in a bowl — juicy, sweet watermelon meets creamy feta and fresh mint for a refreshing combination that’s quick to prepare and always a crowd favourite. Perfect for barbecues, picnics or as a light side to grilled meats and seafood.

4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes (approximately 1kg)

150g feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbs fresh lemon juice (optional for added tang)

Pinch of sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper, to taste

STEP 1: In a large serving bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta and mint leaves.

STEP 2: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and gently toss to combine, being careful not to break up the feta too much.

STEP 3: Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while chilled.

VARIATIONS & SERVING IDEAS

• Toss through shredded BBQ chicken for a quick and refreshing main meal.
• Add blackened pitted olives for a salty, Mediterranean twist.
• Include diced Lebanese cucumber for extra crunch and freshness.
• Spice it up with a hint of chilli flakes or finely chopped fresh red chilli.
• Add texture with a handful of toasted pistachios, slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds.
• Dress it differently: Swap olive oil and lemon for a drizzle of balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses for sweetness.

TIP

For the best flavour, use chilled seedless watermelon from Fruitezy — perfectly sweet, juicy, and ready to slice straight into your summer salads.