Watermelon Feta Summer Salad

Hello friends,

Watermelon and feta are one of those combinations every Greek household knows by heart.  And with the heat settling in, we’re all looking for something refreshing. This Watermelon Feta Summer Salad is definitely one of the best ways to cool down.

Being Greek and having lived in Greece for so many years, even though I’m now abroad, I’ve had this salad every summer in countless places. Tavernas, restaurants, and at family homes. I have just once seen red onion added to it. I did try it out, but the combination doesn’t work with my taste buds. Now, if you enjoy that salty‑sweet‑sharp mix, then absolutely add it to your salad.

This version has a little twist on the classic recipe. Instead of serving the watermelon and feta on their own, I layer thin slices of watermelon on a simple white plate. Then tossed in a small amount of cubed feta. To add texture, I scatter a few crunchy bits of barley rusks over the top. They bring a lovely contrast to the softness of the fruit and cheese.  Finally, I sprinkled poppy seeds. The whole dish is fresh, light, and simply easy to make, and let’s not forget tasty.

This recipe also works well for brunch, for a light lunch, or as a starter for a summer dinner. It’s refreshing, hydrating, and full of flavor without being heavy. And the best part? You can put it together in minutes. It’s proof that Greek cooking doesn’t always need heat, pots, or pans; sometimes all you need is feta and watermelon. hahhahah

If you’re looking for something simple, beautiful, and delicious to serve this season, this Watermelon Feta Summer Salad plate is exactly that.  A little sweet, a little salty, a little crunchy, and completely summer.

Have a lovely morning/afternoon/evening and weekend, everyone!!

Watermelon Feta Summer Salad

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Watermelon and feta are a classic Greek combination that every household knows by heart. Now that watermelon season is here, this simple summer salad comes together effortlessly and brings a burst of sweet‑salty freshness to the table. It’s the perfect dish for hot days when you’re craving something cooling, vibrant, and delicious.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

  

• 6 watermelon slices peeled and cut into smaller triangular slices.
• ¾ cup feta cheese cut into cubes
• 1 barley rusk crumbled
• poppy seeds

Instructions

 

• On a large serving platter, spread out the thin watermelon slices.
• Scatter the ¾ cup feta cheese and the crumbled 1 barley rusk. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over the slices.
• Serve cold.

Keyword Healthy recipes, summer salads, watermelon feta salad, watermelon salad

KALI SAS OREXI!!  🙂