Watermelon Feta & Walnut Summer Salad

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, fresh herbs, and red onion come together in this refreshing summer salad. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a simple no-cook dish packed with flavour, texture, and colour.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Servings: 4 serving

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

600 g watermelon cut into bite-sized cubes
200 g feta cheese crumbled
50 g walnuts roughly chopped
¼ red onion thinly sliced
Small handful fresh mint leaves torn / roughly chopped
Small handful fresh basil leaves torn / roughly chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

optional:

Fresh lemon juice for extra freshness (squeeze)
A pinch of sea salt (if needed, depending on the saltiness of the feta)

Equipment

chopping board
Sharp knife
Large mixing bowl
Serving bowl or platter
Measuring spoons optional

Method

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the walnuts. Tear the mint and basil leaves into smaller pieces.
Add the red onion, walnuts, mint, and basil to the bowl with the watermelon.
Gently crumble over the feta cheese.
Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper. If using, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Carefully toss everything together until evenly combined, taking care not to break up the watermelon or feta too much.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately for the freshest flavour and texture.

Notes

TNK’s Tip

For the best texture, prepare the salad just before serving. If making ahead, keep the watermelon, herbs, and dressing separate and combine everything at the last minute to prevent the salad from becoming watery.