Watermelon & Feta Cheese Salad
A couple of years ago I came across a recipe in a food magazine for a watermelon and Feta Cheese salad.  At first I was all intrigued until I went down the ingredient list and saw onion followed by some type of vinaigrette.  Then one day I decided to make what in my own head sounded good.  A simpler version of said salad. I have to say that this has become a favorite and it’s a fantastic salad but also a fantastic meal in itself on hot summer days or nights.  It takes minimal effort, and most importantly, there is no cooking involved!
Ingredients
1 watermelon, preferably seedless
3 tbsp fine chopped mint
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
The first step is to simply cut up your watermelon.  My melon baller  is one of my favorite kitchen toys! It’s always fun to use it!
I have found that it’s best to mix the watermelon with the mint first, either in a mixing bowl or in the same bowl that you will serve the salad. Â Then sprinkle the crumbled feta on top of the watermelon and avoid further mixing the salad.
Of course you can play around with the ratio of the mint and feta cheese to make it more appealing to your palate. I have no doubts though that you will enjoy the delicious combination of sweet, salty along the freshness of mint. I think this is definitely a winner!
What about you, have you ever had or made a watermelon and Feta Cheese salad with onion and a dressing? Do you like it? Yes? No? Why? I am really curious to hear your take on it!
June 28, 2010
OMG! I was just experimenting trying feta cheese while I was snacking on watermelon whilst making a salad for dinner and was talking to my girlfriend about how great they went together! Hen I logged on to check your mast-o-khiar recipe and I see this! amazing .. I guess it’s in the blood…LOL
Greetings from steamy NYC!
Iman
June 29, 2010
Iman, so glad to hear that MPK came in handy for you! Have you tried watermelon with feta cheese and lavash? that’s really good too! http://mypersiankitchen.com/feta-cheese-with-bread-watermelon/
greetings back to you from humid Maui! 🙂
June 30, 2010
There is no doubt that the two go together, now just because there is no lavash or sangak involved we can call it salad ! but the saltiness of feta & sweet juiciness of watermelon is the best combination on a hot day. I remember back home I always sprinkling salt on watermelon, I suppose body craved for salt after chasing a plastic football in hundred degree dry heat for hours in the dusty streets …..and then the match was instantly over when the ball puncher !!!
June 30, 2010
I love this low key yet bold flavor combo, and I don’t think any dressing is needed, unless someone desires it. 🙂
July 2, 2010
Wow! How clever! I remember at my grandparents home we always had this three combination (Watermelon, Herbs & Cheese) with bread. This way, it is all mixed up in a bowl ready and one can still accompany it with lavash or pita. Love it. I am going to make it. Thanks.
July 3, 2010
One of my all time favorite salads – so simple, so good, so refreshing.
July 7, 2010
Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful, easy and refreshing recipe. I made a couple of adjustments to my liking. I used basil instead of mint. Also added soaked (in water) walnut halves and more feta cheese. I added them layer by layer and like you said did not toss or mix. It became the most talked about dish of the party on 4th of July and everyone kept asking for the recipe. Thanks:-)
July 8, 2010
Sarvin, Awesome! Did you pass on my website??!! 🙂 I initially played with the idea of adding soaked walnuts but then decided to keep it simple. Did you use Italian basil or Persian Basil?
July 27, 2010
Iranians very seldom use cheese in main courses or even desserts…it is always eaten as a side dish or hors d’oevres…
June 30, 2011
I’ve had a fantastic watermelon, jalapeno, and cilantro salad. Little bit of lemon juice added. It was at Thighs and Pies in Brooklyn (great fried chicken).