Feta Almond Watermelon Salad | Easy Fresh Summer Salad Recipe
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When watermelon is at its sweetest, this Feta Almond Watermelon Salad is the recipe to make. Thick slices of chilled watermelon become the base for crisp greens, creamy feta, fresh blackberries, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Every bite has a balance of sweet, salty, crunchy, and fresh flavors.
Fresh, Colorful, and Perfect for Summer
This salad looks impressive enough for entertaining but takes only minutes to prepare. Serve it for brunch, lunch, cookouts, holiday meals, or alongside grilled chicken, steak, seafood, or grilled pork.
Feta Almond Watermelon Salad
I made a Watermelon Salad last year that I’m absolutely still in love with. But, being the foodie that I am, I like to tweak a recipe. Even if it’s a great recipe, something inside me wants it to be better!
Feta Almond Watermelon Salad is cool and refreshing. Spring salad greens sit on a thick watermelon steak. Feta adds a tang, and almonds add a nice crunch.
The one ingredient that makes this recipe really sing is Balsamic Reduction. Seriously, I could drink this stuff! Just don’t lean over the pan while it’s reducing and take a big sniff! It’ll totally clear your sinuses and, yes, I learned the hard way on that one!
A few more salad recipes that you’ll love are Berry Feta Salad, Broccoli Corn Slaw, Fresh Peach Salad, and Pasta Salad Recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Feta Almond Watermelon Salad
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- No cooking required
- Beautiful presentation for guests
- Great for summer entertaining
- Naturally gluten-free
- Fresh, light, and filling
- Easy to customize with your favorite berries or nuts
Ingredients
The full, printable recipe with amounts is at the bottom of this post.
- baby salad greens
- Seedless Watermelon – How to Choose a Watermelon
- feta cheese
- toasted sliced almonds
- fresh blackberries
- balsamic reduction
Simple ingredients create a salad that tastes like summer.
How to Make Feta Almond Watermelon Salad
Time needed: 10 minutes
Simple ingredients make a beautiful presentation. A seedless watermelon is ideal for this recipe. As you can see in the Instagram picture, my watermelon turned out to have seeds. If this happens, remove as many as you can. You may even want to slice the watermelon thinner or in chunks in order to remove the seeds.
- Slice chilled seedless watermelon into thick rounds and remove the rind.
- Place one watermelon slice on each serving plate.
- Top each slice with baby greens.
- Scatter blackberries over the greens.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Tips for the Best Watermelon Salad
Choose a ripe watermelon that’s heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow field spot.
Toast the almonds before adding them to the salad. Toasting brings out more flavor and adds extra crunch.
Keep the watermelon cold until serving. Chilled watermelon makes this salad especially refreshing on hot days.
Use high-quality feta packed in brine if possible. It has a creamier texture and richer flavor than pre-crumbled feta.
Add the balsamic reduction just before serving so the greens stay crisp.
Variations
- Add fresh basil or mint.
- Substitute blueberries or raspberries for the blackberries.
- Use candied pecans instead of almonds.
- Add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
What to Serve With Watermelon Salad
This salad pairs well with:
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- grilled chicken
- grilled shrimp
- burgers
- barbecue ribs
- grilled pork tenderloin
- sandwiches
- grilled salmon
It’s also a beautiful addition to holiday menus, bridal showers, brunches, and summer potlucks.
Storage
This salad is best served fresh.
If preparing ahead, assemble everything except the balsamic reduction. Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Add the glaze immediately before serving.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for about one day, although the greens will soften.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Assemble the ingredients a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Wait to drizzle the balsamic reduction until serving.
Absolutely. Blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries all work well.
Block feta packed in brine provides the best flavor and texture.
Grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon make this salad hearty enough for lunch or dinner.
Recipe Tips
For the prettiest presentation, serve each watermelon slice as an individual salad. It creates a restaurant-style look that’s surprisingly easy to make.
If serving buffet-style, cube the watermelon instead of slicing it into steaks and toss everything together in a large serving bowl.
Final Thoughts
This Feta Almond Watermelon Salad is one of those recipes that proves simple ingredients can create something memorable. The juicy watermelon, creamy feta, sweet berries, crunchy almonds, and tangy balsamic reduction come together in a salad that’s fresh, colorful, and perfect for summer. It’s easy enough for a weeknight meal and beautiful enough for special occasions.
Feta Almond Watermelon Salad
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups salad greens assorted, baby
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup almonds sliced, toasted
- 8 1 & ½-inch thick, slices watermelon chilled, seedless, with rinds removed
- 1 to 1 and ½ cups blackberries
- ½ cup balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Place one watermelon steak on each plate.8 1 & ½-inch thick, slices watermelon
- Layer 1 cup salad greens on top.8 cups salad greens
- Add blackberries, feta, and almonds.1 cup feta cheese, 1/3 cup almonds, 1 to 1 and ½ cups blackberries
- Top with a drizzle of Balsamic Reduction.½ cup balsamic reduction
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
This salad was almost too beautiful to let anyone eat! lol But I relented and we loved it so much! The sweet of the watermelon combined with just a slight tartness from the berries and balsamic and a little richness and fattiness from the feta and almonds to make a perfect bite! Oh my goodness! It was scrumptious! I seriously can’t wait to make it again.
This is a perfect summer recipe. I love the watermelon with saltiness of the feta.
A delicious salad and a beautiful presentation!