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Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta)

14 August, 2020 by Tara 6 Comments

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A recipe for Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta)! Cubed pieces of watermelon are served with olive oil, red onions, fresh mint, and feta for a refreshing summer salad.

Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta) in a large white serving bowl.

This Karpouzi Me Feta (Καρπούζι με φέτα, Greek Watermelon with Feta) is an incredibly easy salad, but packed with a wonderful contrast of sweet and salty flavor.

Cubes of watermelon are lightly seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper, then tossed with lime-pickled red onions and topped with creamy feta and fresh mint. 

Aerial view of Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta) in a large white serving bowl.

Pickled Red Onion

I lightly pickled the red onion slices in lime juice and zest for a few minutes before adding to the watermelon to help remove a bit of the bite. This is completely optional, but I also love the hint of lime it adds to the salad.

The thinly sliced red onions are combined in a non-reactive bowl with lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt.

Allow to sit at room temperature, stirring every 5-10 minutes to make sure all the onions come in contact with the lime juice.

The longer you let the mixture sit, the more the onions will soften. I usually allow them to rest for at least 15-30 minutes. If not using after 30 minutes, refrigerate until needed.

A Few Tips

Either cube or lightly crumble the feta to place over the top of the watermelon. I personally like to make cubes similar in size to the watermelon to help add to the contrast in texture.

Want to add even more flavor to the salad? Arugula and/or cucumber slices would be great additions. You can switch the fresh mint for basil if desired.

My mint leaves were smaller so I left them whole. They can also be thinly sliced.

Looking for more Greek recipes?

Try my:

  • Domatosoupa Me Kritaraki (Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo)
  • Alevropita (Greek Thin-Batter Feta Pie)
  • Makaronia Me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)
Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta) on a white plate over a wooden board.

Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta) Recipe

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Karpouzi Me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta)

A recipe for Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta)! Cubed pieces of watermelon are served with olive oil, red onions, fresh mint, and feta for a refreshing summer salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Keyword feta, mint, salad, summer, watermelon
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) fresh lime juice
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 3 cups cubed watermelon seeds discarded
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small non-reactive bowl, toss the thinly sliced red onion with the lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Place the 3 cups cubed watermelon in a large serving bowl. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the lime juice and add to the watermelon. Drizzle with olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  • Top with cubed or crumbled feta and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
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  1. Milk and Honey

    8 August, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Your salad looks delish. I love watermelon and feta – reminds me of Greece.

    Reply
    • Tara

      11 August, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks! I love the combination 🙂

      Reply
  2. Denay DeGuzman

    8 June, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Watermelon with feta cheese is a sign of summer!

    Reply
  3. Michelle

    8 June, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious yet refreshing combination!

    Reply
  4. Dannii

    8 June, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    We love watermelon with feta – such a delicious combination.

    Reply
  5. Amanda

    8 June, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    This salad is so refreshing! The watermelon and mint make the perfect summer flavor combination, and it’s so simple.

    Reply

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