Last Updated on February 11, 2026 by Deliciously Organic Editor
Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad is the perfect refreshing salad for a hot summer day!
The ingredients in this salad are:Â
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh lime juice
White balsamic vinegar
Jalapeno
Fresh thyme
Watermelon
Feta
Arugula
When it comes to olive oil, it’s important to know the source of where the oil is coming from. Unfortunately, many companies cut their olive oil with other oils like canola or soy, so if you’re going to pay for olive oil, you want to ensure you’re actually getting 100% olive oil!
Here are some brands I trust:Â
Bragg olive oilÂ
Jovial olive oil
Bariani olive oilÂ
The contrast of the sweet cool watermelon with the tangy feta and zing of the jalapeño is absolutely delicious! I recommend serving the salad cold and tossing the arugula in just before serving so it stays crisp.
Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 2 T. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 small seedless watermelon
- 1/3 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large bunch arugula, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, thyme, and jalapeno chile. Put in fridge to chill. Remove rind from watermelon and cut into bite-sized cubes. To assemble salad, place watermelon in large bowl along with feta and arugula. Pour 3/4 of dressing over salad and gently toss. Add more dressing if needed.
***I had help with the photo this week so props to Dan “to-the-max” Korem 🙂
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I encountered watermelon salad for the first time ever here in Knox this summer. And I loved it! I will have to try this interesting version this weekend.
going to save this one for next summer when our watermelons ripen! yum!!