This Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta is truly summer in a bowl, and looks so gorgeous. Sweet watermelon, plump berries, and fragrant mint combine with rich feta cheese for a salad combination you will dream about! You’ll love my Watermelon Feta Salad, perfect for any patriotic summer occasion, including the 4th of July and Labor Day.
Love summer fruit salads? Also, try my Cucumber Watermelon Strawberry Salad, Grilled Peach Caprese Salad, Watermelon Arugula Salad, or Honey Lime Fruit Rainbow Salad.
Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta
This Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta is pure summer perfection and our favorite summer salad. It's the perfect twist on a Watermelon Feta Salad that is so perfectly delicious and patriotic. There is something magical about the summery red bites of watermelon, sweet bursts of blueberry, creamy feta, and fragrant mint that come together like a match in foodie heaven. If you haven't tried the watermelon-feta combo yet or the watermelon-mint combo yet, stop what you are doing right now and try this. It's no short of life-changing and perfect for a hot summer day. I have a huge mint plant that I grow each year, and I love pulling off perfectly green leaves just for this recipe.
My Watermelon Blueberry Salad with feta is a hit anytime I serve it and would be the star of any summer party. It is perfectly festive in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. Heck... It's pretty awesome on a random Tuesday night. Plus, it’s an excuse to eat even more watermelon before it’s gone for the season! Don't mind me if I end up in the corner of the party eating the entire thing.
My entire family loves watermelon, but Hunter is the biggest fan, and he can polish off a huge bowl of this in no time. If you love watermelon like him, you might also like my Watermelon Salsa, Watermelon Mint Smoothie, and 4 Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet.
Why You'll Love this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta recipe...
- It's the perfect Watermelon Feta Salad for hot summer days.
- If you have a lot of fresh watermelon, here is how to use it.
- It's a great way to elevate a bowl of watermelon.
- If you need a fun Memorial Day or 4th of July recipe that's naturally red, white, and blue, this is it.
- You can make it two ways. One with a light honey lemon dressing. The second way is to just drizzle some plain lime on top. I included directions to do both in the recipe, and either way, it tastes amazing.
- It's so simple, healthy, and delicious.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Watermelon: You'll need fresh summer seedless watermelon, diced into bite-sized cubes. To find the best watermelon at the grocery store, look for one with a yellow spot, which shows it has had enough time in the field to ripen. Avoid one with a white spot, as it might not be ripe. The watermelon should have a deep hollow sound when you tap it and be healthy for its size.
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are in season at the same time as watermelon, making them a great addition to this Watermelon Feta Salad. They also add a beautiful natural blue color.
- Crumbled Feta: Feta cheese is a surprisingly flavorful cheese that goes amazingly well with this. The crumbly texture tastes so good here.
- Mint Leaves: Mint is also a great herb with watermelon. You will need fresh herbs and fresh mint. You can also use basil for a different taste.
- Dressing: You can either leave the salad undressed with just lime juice or use my light honey-lime dressing, included in the recipe below. I make it both ways, depending on my mood! Both are great. Hunter and Jackson prefer the plain version.
How to Cut a Watermelon:
The trickiest part of this recipe is cutting the watermelon. Here's how I do it.
- Make sure you have a sharp knife and a large cutting board.
- Make sure to keep your fingers away from the knife.
- Place the flat side of the watermelon down to keep it from rolling.
- Cut it in half right down the center and then in half again.
- Use your knife to cut the rinds off the sides.
- Slice and dice into cubes.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, mint, and feta cheese.
- Toss in the lime juice or use the dressing below.
- Serve immediately.
Watermelon Salad Dressing:
The original recipe featured an actual dressing! I've since started just using the limes on this salad, and I think it's just as good. However, it is also delicious with the dressing, and you get some extra flavor from the honey.
- 1 lime, juiced (can also use lemon juice)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon sea salt and black pepper
Mix in a small bowl with a whisk until combined and toss with the watermelon.
Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta Variations
I love this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Add Other Fruit: You can easily mix in other summer fruits like strawberries, blackberries, honeydew, or cantaloupe.
- Add a Veggie: Fresh cubed cucumbers and red onions, cherry tomatoes, and avocado are also great in this.
- Add a Topping: Finish it with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers of the Watermelon Feta Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Freezing
This recipe will not freeze well.
Is watermelon and blueberries a good combination?
Yes! It is the perfect combination of fresh fruit flavors. They pair perfectly together here.
How do you make a watermelon and feta salad?
Start with diced watermelon and then add feta and blueberries. Finish with mint and a light honey lime dressing.
Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta
I'm telling you this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with feta will be the STAR of your next cookout and is one of our favorite summer salads for any patriotic holiday. Don't be surprised if the entire batch disappears and the whole family loves it. Doesn't it just look like a Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic in a bowl? You'll be whipping it up for all your other summer parties as well. Here are some delicious ways to round out your meal.
Serve it with:
- Black Bean Burgers
- Portobello Mushroom Burger
- Cajun Shrimp Burgers
- Shrimp Pineapple Kabobs
- Grilled Shrimp
- Greek Yogurt Potato Salad
- Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Green Goddess Sauce
- Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
More Summer Fruit Salads:
- Watermelon, Blueberry & Feta Salad
- Watermelon Arugula Salad
- Strawberry Caprese Salad
- Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
- Kale Strawberry Salad
- Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
- Tuscan Melon Salad
- Honey Lime Melon Salad
- Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
Plus, try my 5 Fun & Festive 4th of July Watermelon Recipes.
If you make this Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and a star rating ★ below. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
Watermelon Blueberry Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- ½ seedless watermelon, cubed (about 8-10 cups)
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped (If you love mint, use more)
- For the dressing*****
- 2 limes, juiced
Instructions
- Combine the fruit, mint, and cheese in a bowl.
- Toss in the lime juice or use the dressing found in the notes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
1 lime, juiced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers of the Watermelon Feta Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.Nutrition
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Dennis Littley says
What a delicious combination of flavors. It was a big hit with my family!
Juyali says
Three of my favorite ingredients! The fresh fruits were so refreshing, as expected. It was so delicious! Sweet, refreshing, and savory. Yum.
Gloria says
Such a healthy and refreshing salad for the summer. I love all the fruit in this recipe. Makes eating healthy so easy.
Marta says
This looks like the perfect recipe to serve at our Memorial Day BBQ. I can't wait to wow my family and friends with it.
Bonita says
I added small pieces of cucumber (no seeds) in with watermelon, blueberries and basil, tossed in balsamic and let this sit in refrigerator for a couple of hours. Crumbled feta from a block of feta (more flavorful) just before serving. Bit was delicious and hit the spot in this heat!
Donna Nygaard says
We had had a salad similar to this that our daughter made for our barbecue, but this one we both really loved. The mint just gave it that extra flavour boost. I just used the lime juice as dressing.
Megan says
This is a delicious summertime staple! My family loves it and it’s perfect for picnics and gatherings!
Jamie says
Looking for feta cheese salads for starting keto diet, now I gotta see if water melon is OK! This Keto diet looks a pain in the ass lol
Wendy says
Looks wonderful!!! I love the combination. Feta is good with everything.
Annmarie says
So yummy and so easy to make!!! Perfect for a patriotic picnic!
Lisa Ballantyne says
This looks amazing, and so perfect for the hot summer days ahead! Thank you for sharing! Here's to a happy and safe 4th for you, your hubby and the lovely Miss Makena Rose!
Chris says
It says to combine ingredients and serve immediately. Do you think this can be made and put together ahead of time, if it sits in the fridge?
JulieWunder says
Hi Chris! I'd just cut up the fruit, mix the dressing in a separate sealed container. Then you can just toss it at the last minute and top with the cheese! I'm sure you can mix it before, but I'd be afraid it would get too soggy!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
oh my sweet lord this looks amazing! I just adore all things feta, and well watermelon is my fav!! I don't know why I've never put blueberries with my watermelon salad, that's gotta change!!
JulieWunder says
Totally! It just amps it up a bit!
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
watermelon and feta is definitely a wonderful combo..i sometimes add basil to this 🙂
JulieWunder says
Great idea! I love that combination as well. So nice to see you today.
Miz Helen says
I love the combination for your Watermelon Salad. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great day.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thanks Miz Helen!
Faith VanderMolen says
With how much I love watermelon, I'm surprised I've yet to try watermelon salad. This looks fantastic!!
JulieWunder says
It's pretty awesome!
Tina Muir says
Julie! This sounds wonderful! So refreshing, especially when it is still pretty warm here. Love the combination here, and I am thankful you brought it to meatless monday! Loving the new site design by the way 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thank you!! I'll cave and make fall food... next week 🙂
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I just had my first watermelon and feta as an appetizer at dinner last week. They drizzled it with a balsamic reduction and OMG. This looks just as delicious though!
JulieWunder says
OMG.... balsamic..... 🙂
Gina Tinoco says
I made this for a BBQ for the 4th of July and it was almost gone at the end of our meal. This is so delicious. I added honey to the dressing. I can't wait to make this again. It's Delicious
Farrah says
I'm in denial about summer as well, which is why next week's theme is on smoothie bowls, ahaha. ._. (At least fall foods are delicious too!?) This salad looks delicious! 😀
JulieWunder says
Heh heh! Let's go have a summer party!!! 🙂
Jess @hellotofit says
I've had watermelon feta mint, but not with BLUEBERRIES, one of my FAVORITE fruits!! Looks awesome, Julie. I'm holding onto these last bits of summer, as well 🙂
JulieWunder says
Let's go have a watermelon party together 🙂
Sarah says
Love this delicious fresh combo!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!
Annmarie says
So simple but so delicious! What a great combo! Thanks so much for linking up! <3
JulieWunder says
Thanks Annmarie! I'll be dreaming of this one in the winter!
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
This is beautiful! I can't decide whether I would eat it as a side or for dessert 😉
JulieWunder says
Tough life decisions!
Jamie says
Love this... I could eat my body weight in watermelon every day! And I've totally eaten my own dish - I have strict dietary habits so I always make something I can bring so I know I have something to eat!!
JulieWunder says
Me too! I usually ask if I can bring something to try to clarify there will be something I can eat!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Can't go wrong with that combo yum!
JulieWunder says
Never!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
This salad is so American! ; )
JulieWunder says
God bless America 🙂
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
And where was this for July 4th?
JulieWunder says
I know! I probably should have saved it for next year, but I could not resist!
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
What!? All of my favorite ingredients in one healthy salad? I can't wait to make this.
JulieWunder says
Haha! Crazy how that works out!
Blane Sherer says
I say keep the summer stuff coming Julie ! ( smile )
Fall will be here in due course.
I do enjoy having such 4 distinct seasons here.
JulieWunder says
Me too! So pretty! I could do without winter though!