This Watermelon Feta and Hot Honey Salad is Summer in a bowl! Sweet watermelon is combined with salty feta and fragrant basil then topped off with hot honey and a sprinkling of sea salt. It is the perfect balance of sweet and savory with just a hint of heat. This refreshing and unexpected twist on a Summertime favorite is bright and flavorful. Serve this perfect Summer side dish for lunch, dinner or even a snack!
Tips for picking out the right watermelon
There is nothing worse than cutting a watermelon open only to find that it’s not sweet or mushy. Here are a few tips to help you find the right one.
Start by checking the weight. A good watermelon should feel heavy for its size. That usually means it’s full of juice and nice and ripe.
Look for the field spot on the rind. This is the spot where the melon sat on the ground while growing. A creamy yellow field spot is a great sign. It means the watermelon had time to ripen and develop sweetness.
Oval watermelons often have big black seeds. Round ones are usually seedless. But even seedless watermelons can have a few tiny white seeds inside.
Another easy tip is to tap the watermelon. A ripe one will sound deep and hollow, kind of like a drum. That sound means it’s juicy and ready to eat.
Skip watermelons with shiny skin, soft spots, or big dents. These are signs it might be overripe or damaged. The best watermelons are firm, dull in color, and free of bruises.
What you’ll need to make this Watermelon Feta and Hot Honey Salad
The ingredient list is short for this recipe but the flavors are big! A few simple ingredients are combined to make the most refreshing and flavorful salad.
- watermelon
- fresh basil
- feta
- hot honey
- I use Mike’s Hot Honey
- sea salt
How to make this salad
It’s hard to believe that a salad this fresh and delicious could be this easy.
Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes and chopping the basil.
Once the watermelon and basil are cut, add to a mixing bowl. Mix in the feta and top with a drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Here are some other great Summer recipes
- Light Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
- This Light Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad is the perfect summer side dish. Pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, shallots, mozzarella, pesto and balsamic vinegar combine to make this the most delicious salad. This recipe is easy enough to throw together for lunch meal prep with only a handful of ingredients, but flavor-packed enough to take to a BBQ. Serve this alongside lean grilled protein for the perfect meal prep.
- Creamy Corn and Asparagus Farro Salad
- This delicious summer-inspired healthy creamy corn and asparagus farro salad is a deliciously flavorful, filling and nutritious dish. This farro salad features grilled asparagus, corn on the cob and shallots, tossed together with cooked farro, herbs, and a creamy dressing. This farro salad is a must-make for the summer!
- One Pot Healthy Caprese Pasta
- Less to clean and more to love. Bursting with classic Italian flavors, One Pot Healthy Caprese Pasta is the recipe your family won’t stop asking for, and you won’t mind making. Melty mozzarella, luscious tomatoes, refreshing balsamic, and fresh fragrant basil are the stars of this simple one pot pasta dish. Break out your dutch oven–you’re just a few steps away from the easiest dinner yet!
Watermelon Feta and Hot Honey Salad
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 c watermelon, cubed
- ½ c basil, chopped
- ½ c fat free feta
- 2 tbsp hot honey, used: Mike's Hot Honey
- sea salt
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into cubes. Chop basil.
- Arrange the watermelon in a serving plate, topped with the chopped basil and feta.
- Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with sea salt.
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