Sweet and Savory Vegan Watermelon-Feta Salad

When it comes to summer recipes, nothing beats the crisp and refreshing taste of a watermelon-feta salad. This delicious vegan watermelon-feta salad is not only a flavor bomb but also a delightful way to celebrate the season. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet evening meal, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.

This salad offers a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. The star of the dish, watermelon, provides a juicy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tangy bite of vegan feta cheese. Add in the cool crunch of fresh cucumber and peppery arugula, and you've got a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a summer staple. This mix of flavors and textures is not only delicious but also incredibly refreshing on a hot day.

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is the vegan feta cheese. As it may be hard to find a vegan version in some countries, I made a recipe for making homemade feta cheese completely plant-based! The recipe is HERE.

The beauty of this watermelon-feta salad is in its simplicity. With just a handful of fresh ingredients like juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and spicy arugula, you can create a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. The addition of fresh mint leaves and red onion slices brings a bright, aromatic flavor that elevates the salad to a whole new level.

No salad is complete without a good dressing, and this one doesn’t disappoint. A simple mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper creates a light and tangy dressing that perfectly complements the flavors of the salad. Drizzle it over the top, and you’ve got a refreshing dish that’s sure to cool you down on even the hottest summer days.

If you’re ready to jump on this culinary trend and impress your friends and family with a delicious, plant-based dish, look no further. This vegan watermelon-feta salad is easy to make and sure to be a hit. I’ve got the full recipe waiting for you below!

You will need:
For 1-2 servings
● 300 g. fresh watermelon (already removed peel)
● 1 small fresh cucumber (approx. 100 g.)
● 30 g. arugula (approx. 1 handful)
● 50 g. vegan feta cheese
● ¼ small red onion
● 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

For the dressing

● 15 ml. olive oil
● 10 ml. balsamic vinegar
● 5 ml. fresh lemon juice
● ¼ teaspoon salt
● ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Preparation
1.Cut the watermelon and cucumber into cubes.

2.Thinly slice the red onion.

3.Chop the fresh mint leaves.

4.Crumble the vegetable feta cheese.

5.In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, arugula(which can also be chopped a little), red onion and chopped mint.

6.Prepare the dressing by mixing well the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

7.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
8.Top with crumbled feta cheese.