This vibrant Watermelon Chopped Greek Salad takes a classic dish and gives it a summertime twist by placing it atop a generous slice of fresh watermelon. The sweetness of the watermelon beautifully contrasts with the briny olives, tangy feta, and ripe tomatoes typically found in a traditional Greek salad.
During a recent Greek Isle-themed bridal shower for our producer Michelle, I was inspired by the delicious salad from a favorite local eatery. To create a family-style dish, I decided to transform those classic flavors into a watermelon chopped Greek salad. This way, instead of serving individual watermelon wedges that require utensils, I diced everything into bite-sized pieces for a delightful flavor explosion in each mouthful. Here's how it all came together...
Tips for Crafting the Perfect Chopped Greek Salad
The key to a fantastic chopped Greek salad lies in cutting all the ingredients to a similar size, ensuring every forkful is packed with a burst of salty, sweet, and crunchy flavors. Using traditional ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olives, the addition of watermelon elevates this dish, making it ideal for a summer celebration.
Serving Suggestions for the Chopped Greek Salad
This salad is substantial enough to be the star of a light vegetarian meal. Pair it with pita and hummus for a complete dish, or add protein like chickpeas, falafel, grilled chicken, or sliced steak for a heartier option.
Its durability makes it perfect for picnics or potlucks, as it can sit at room temperature for a while and actually improves in flavor as it rests.
Storing Leftovers
Unlike salads with leafy greens, this Watermelon Chopped Greek Salad stores well in the refrigerator. I use my Zwilling Fresh & Save to keep it fresh, and it makes for a delightful lunch throughout the week. It even tastes better after a day in the fridge as the lemon juice and oil meld with the brined olives, giving the watermelon a subtly tangy flavor that's hard to resist.
We hope you enjoy this watermelon chopped Greek salad as much as we do! If you try this recipe, let us know how it turns out!
Description
This watermelon chopped Greek salad offers a refreshing, summery twist on a beloved classic.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon, plus 4-6 wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted marinated kalamata olives
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 seedless cucumber, diced
- 1/4 sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Drizzle of honey
- Extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- On a serving platter, arrange watermelon wedges in a single layer.
- Add cubed watermelon, followed by layers of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, and mint.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
