The plate showcases a bed of bright green mint leaves topped with vibrant pink watermelon cubes interspersed with crumbled white feta. Scattered atop are ruby red pomegranate seeds and caramel-toned toasted almonds. The dressing adds a glossy sheen to the salad, while a garnish of freshly picked mint at the center completes this visual symphony.

Watermelon Day Special: Watermelon and Feta Salad with Pomegranate and Almonds

Name: Watermelon Day Special: Watermelon and Feta Salad with Pomegranate and Almonds
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: medium-sized watermelon, 1 cubed; feta cheese, 200 grams crumbled; pomegranate seeds, 1 cup; toasted almonds, 1/2 cup roughly chopped; mint, 1 bunch finely chopped; lemons, juice of 2; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; honey, 1 tablespoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Side Dish

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique chopping

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: August 03, 2025

On crispy New York City's Watermelon Day there's no better way to celebrate than with a vibrant Watermelon and Feta Salad. The real star of this recipe is a juicy, sweet watermelon. The sweetness from the watermelon and the saltiness from the feta is a match made in culinary heaven. This visually stunning dish continues to intrigue with sparkling pomegranate seeds, fresh garden mint, and the crunchiness of toasted almonds.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-sized watermelon - 1 - cubed
Feta cheese - 200 grams - crumbled
Pomegranate seeds - 1 cup
Toasted almonds - 1/2 cup - roughly chopped
Mint - 1 bunch - finely chopped
Lemons - juice of 2
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍉🧀🌰

Cube the watermelon and crumble the feta. Lightly toast the almonds and roughly chop them. Extract the seeds from the pomegranate. Chop the mint leaves finely.
Step 2 - 🥗🥣🍴

In a large bowl, mix together the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, chopped mint leaves, and toasted almonds.
Step 3 - 🍯🍋🥣

In a separate small bowl, stir lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4 - 🥗🍯🥄

Pour the dressing over your assembled salad and gently toss until well combined.
Step 5 - 🍽️⏲️❄️

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Additional

This bewitching salad will be a sensation at your party and an Instagram hit, guaranteed! For a vegan version, you can skip feta or use vegan alternatives. Also, try adding grilled halloumi or chicken for a non-vegetarian avatar of this recipe. Kids can help by deseeding the pomegranate, and remember to supervise while toasting almonds.