This sweet and savory Easy Watermelon Summer Salad is perfect for summer, all the goodness without the guilt! You just need to cut out some fresh ingredients, toss and enjoy. Done in 15 minutes.
Watermelon Summer Salad Recipe Highlights
Savory-sweet summer salads are the BEST!! Please, drum rolls…. Meet my Easy Watermelon Summer Salad.
This Easy Watermelon Summer Salad is sooo easy to make that I can barely call it a recipe. it’s just cutting out some fresh ingredients, tossing, and enjoying. All the goodness without the guilt. Done in 15 minutes.
I’m not always drawn to try unusual combinations and to be honest, watermelon salad wasn’t something I was thrilled to taste. I am so glad I ventured out of my comfort zone. I loved this salad.
This surprising and refreshing summer salad It’s sweet and savory. Perfect for summer!
Watercress Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Honey Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Salad, and Easy Fish and Mango Ceviche are some of my favorite summer recipes to try.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
For the Salad:
- Watermelon
- Cherry tomatoes – I used mixed medley tomatoes.
- English cucumber
- Bean sprouts
- Queso fresco
- Fresh parsley and mint leaves
For the Dressing (to taste):
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper
How to Make Watermelon Salad
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
1 – Cut. This watermelon salad starts cutting into cubes the watermelon, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
2 – Add Herbs. To amp up the flavor and freshness, I added both parsley and mint leaves, but you can choose one or the other if you prefer. Basil leaves would be a wonderful addition too.
3 – Toss. Then I tossed the salad with olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
4 – Add Cheese. Last but not least, add the crumbled queso fresco tops it all. You can also use feta cheese or goat cheese for a nice saltier contrast.
Recipe Tips
Watermelon: You can either use a melon baller to scoop the watermelon out into balls, or use a knife to cut the watermelon into squares.
Extras to add-in. Feel free to get creative with this salad. Try adding in diced red onion, sliced avocado, or some fresh arugula or baby spinach for more greens.
Seeds: I recommend buying a seedless watermelon and cucumber to save time.
Serving Ideas
I love to serve this salad with Easy Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp , Easy Sausage and Veggies Foil Packets with Grilled Chipotle Mangoes, or Easy Chipotle Steak Bites. Don’t forget the 3-Minute Instant Pot Corn on the Cob and a summer cocktail.
Or for a simpler lovely meal, serve with a piece of crusty bread, or as a side dish to practically any grilled meat or fish for a perfect summer bite.
Storing Instructions
Store: This salad tastes best if served the first day. Watermelon is a super watery fruit, so it won’t hold up too long in the refrigerator.
More Summer Egg-Free Recipes You’ll Love!
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Easy Watermelon Summer Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 24 oz cherry mixed medley tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, small diced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ½ cup Queso fresco, crumble (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley and mint leaves, chopped (optional)
For dressing (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine watermelon, ripe tomatoes, cucumber and bean sprouts; mix to combine.
- Add crumbled queso fresco and some chopped parsley and mint.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Then sprikle with salt and pepper, toss and serve.
- Watermelon: You can either use a melon baller to scoop the watermelon out into balls, or use a knife to cut the watermelon into squares.
- Extras to add in. Feel free to get creative with this salad. Try adding in diced red onion, sliced avocado, or some fresh arugula or baby spinach for more greens.
- Seeds: I recommend buying a seedless watermelon and cucumber to save time.
Nutrition
Originally posted in May 2019, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in July 2022.
Aj says
Very tasty, used regular mixed cherry toms – was dubious because of the previous comment about it being tasteless but thought that with ingredients listed, it should have at least some taste, so decided to give it a go. Not sure what the other person commenting did wrong but it was very tasty and will def make this again .
Oriana Romero says
Hello AJ! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. I make this salad a lot during summer. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know!
Mary says
It looks pretty in the picture. I was excited to make it. It is pretty tasteless. It is expensive to make. Good luck finding “ cherry mixed medley tomatoes.” When making the dressing keep in mind the watermelon and English cucumber will release liquid.
Oriana Romero says
Hello Mary! I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. Of course, you can use regular cherry tomatoes if you prefer. Also, the salad should be dressed to taste and the balsamic glaze is super tasty so maybe you did not season it enough. Thanks for trying my recipe though.