Easy Watermelon Salad

Sweet, Salty & Summer-Ready 🍉🧂🌿This Easy Watermelon Salad is one of those recipes that tastes like sunshine. With just a handful of ingredients—juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil—it comes together in five minutes but feels restaurant-worthy. It’s light, refreshing, and just the thing to serve on a hot day when you want something effortless but elevated.

Whether you’re hosting friends or just need a side dish for grilled chicken, this salad is always a hit. And the best part? It’s naturally hydrating, subtly salty, and a little bit fancy in the best way.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

✔ Comes Together in 5 Minutes – Chop, toss, and done✔ Sweet & Savory Perfection – Watermelon + feta = magic✔ Ultra Refreshing – Light, hydrating, and not too heavy✔ Customizable – Use basil or mint depending on your mood✔ Summer BBQ Must-Have – Simple but impressive

The Recipe: Easy Watermelon Salad with Olive Oil, Feta & Basil

Ingredients:

• 3–4 cups cubed seedless watermelon

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Flaky sea salt or kosher salt, to taste

• Fresh cracked black pepper

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or mint (or a mix!)

Instructions:

1. Add cubed watermelon to a large serving bowl.

2. Sprinkle with feta, then drizzle with olive oil.

3. Add salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.

4. Gently toss everything together just before serving.

5. Optional: Chill for 10–15 minutes for extra refreshment.

Tips & Serving Ideas

🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for extra brightness🌶 Want heat? Add a pinch of chili flakes or thin-sliced jalapeño🥗 Serve alongside grilled meats, fish, or on a big brunch board🥄 Try layering it on top of greens like arugula for a light lunch

Why I Always Come Back to This Salad It’s simple, pretty, and bursting with flavor—exactly the kind of recipe I love when it’s too hot to cook. The balance of sweet watermelon, briny feta, and earthy olive oil is chef’s kiss. Whether you use basil for a garden-fresh flavor or mint for a cooling twist, this salad never disappoints.

If you make it, tag me @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see how you make it your own!

Stay fresh,

Lauren 💕