Watermelon Feta and Black Olive Salad combine the sweetness of watermelon with mint, the saltiness of black olives, and the tangy taste of feta cheese. This unexpected combination creates a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that’s as refreshing as a summer breeze.

Watermelon Feta and Black Olive Salad

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This watermelon salad is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a quick lunch on the patio. This recipe celebrates contrast – cool and crisp, sweet and savory, bold yet light. It’s a beautiful dish that tastes like sunshine in every bite.

I made this recipe once and then lost it. (Don’t you hate it when that happens?) I have been frantically looking for it before summer, and I finally found it – just in time for outdoor BBQs. The recipe was in an old magazine. 

Ingredients to Gather

• Red Onion – Add a sharp, tangy crunch that balances the sweetness of the watermelon and the briny richness of the feta and Kalamata olives.
• Limes – Brings a zesty acidity that enhances the sweetness of the watermelon and ties together the salty flavors of the feta and Kalamata olives.
• Feta Cheese – Adds a creamy, salty richness that contrasts beautifully with the sweet watermelon and complements the briny Kalamata olives.
• Watermelon – Provides a refreshing, juicy sweetness that balances the salty, tangy flavor of the feta and Kalamata olives in the salad.
• Flat-Leaf Parsley – Adds a fresh, slightly peppery note that brightens the salad and complements the sweet watermelon.
• Mint – Brings a refreshing layer of flavor that enhances the sweetness of the watermelon and balances the savory notes.
• Extra-Olive Olive Oil – Adds a silky richness that brings all the ingredients together.
• Fresh Ground Pepper – Adds a subtle heat and depth that sharpens the flavors of the sweet watermelon.

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Ingredients

1 small red onion, diced 

2 limes, juiced (more, if you prefer a stronger taste) 

9 ounces of crumbled feta cheese 

3 pounds of ripe watermelon.  Cut the watermelon from the rind and seed. Approximately 1/4″ thick and bite-sized pieces.  

1 bunch of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 

1 small bunch chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

1/2 cup pitted chopped Kalamata olives (I buy big jars at Costco because I love Kalamata olives!) 

Fresh ground pepper 

Directions

1) Place the sliced red onion in a small bowl and add the lime juice. Allow time for the red onion to absorb the lime juice.

2) Once the red onion has absorbed the lime juice, add the olive oil and mix together.

3) Place the cut watermelon in a large bowl. Sprinkle with chopped mint and parsley. Add the red onion, Kalamata olives, lime juice, and olive oil mixture to the watermelon.  

4) Hand toss the salad gently with your hands so the juice is mixed well with the watermelon, but you don’t damage the watermelon pieces.

5) Add feta cheese to the watermelon salad and with freshly ground pepper. Add more lime juice to taste. 

Recipe Tips

• Kalamata olives can be expensive at regular grocery stores. I buy a giant jar at Costco for a very reasonable price. 
• To pick out a good watermelon, it should feel heavy for its size. The spot where the watermelon was on the ground should be a creamy yellow for optimal ripeness. (Avoid watermelon with white spots.) 
• If you buy an organic watermelon, you can juice the rind. I save the rind until I make my juice and then add it to my mix.  
• A sprinkling of sea salt can also give this recipe a little zing. My secret? I love smoked salt. Depending on the type of wood used, there are several different types of smoked sea salt. My favorite smoked sea salt is here on Amazon.

Storage Tips

Store the watermelon salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For peak texture and taste, it’s best enjoyed within 1-2 days. Avoid freezing, as watermelon becomes mushy and watery once thawed.

Let me know in the comments below if you tried the recipe, and how you liked it.  

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