Easy Watermelon Salad
This Easy Watermelon Salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy watermelon. You only need four simple ingredients to make this fresh and bright watermelon recipe. Sharing optional.
If you love this recipe, try my Zucchini Salad or Cottage Cheese Egg Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Bright and fresh. This simple combination is bright and fresh. Perfect for warm summer days.
Easy to make. This recipe is easy to make and loaded with flavor.
Customizable. You can easily customize this recipe to suite your tastes.
Recipe Ingredients
- Watermelon: This recipe calls for fresh ripe watermelon. Cube it into bite-sized pieces. You’ll need 5-6 cups or about 1/3rd of a large watermelon.
- Oil: This recipe calls for extra virgin olive oil.
- Lemon: You’ll need fresh squeezed lemon juice for this recipe.
- Salt: Season the dressing with kosher salt.
- Parsley: I like using flat leaf Italian parsley for this recipe. Chop it very small.
Variations
Add more vegetables: Option to add cucumber and red onion for a more complex salad.
Add nuts. For some texture try adding chopped pistachios or toasted pinenuts.
Include some cheese. You can add crumbled feta for a cheesy flavor.
How to Tell if a Watermelon is Ripe (expert tips)
- Look for a field spot. Or a pale-yellow spot on the watermelon. This means the watermelon rested in the field while growing and ripening. If this spot is green it is not ready.
- Feel the weight. I ripe melon will feel heavier as it is filled with juices.
- Give it a knock! Knock on the watermelon like you would a door. If it sounds hollow it is ready!
How to Make
Make the Dressing
Combine extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk well. Add the chopped small parsley and gently stir it in.
Cube the Watermelon and Assemble
Remove the rind form the watermelon and cube into bite sized pieces. Place the cubed watermelon in a serving dish and top with the dressing. Gently toss and enjoy.
The watermelon will release juices over time so best enjoyed immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! The watermelon will release juice as it sits so best enjoyed immediately.
Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, it is best enjoyed immediately once cubed and dressed.
Other Salad Recipes to Consider Trying
- Smashed Bean Tuna Salad
- Cottage Cheese Bowls
- Chopped Mango Salad
- Curried Chickpea Salad
- Garden Vegetable Chicken Salad
Easy Watermelon Salad
Equipment
- 1 serving bowl
- 1 citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces, about ⅓ of a large watermelon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped small
Instructions
How to Make
Make the Dressing
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk well. Add the chopped small parsley and gently stir it in.
Cube the Watermelon and Assemble
- Remove the rind form the watermelon and cube into bite sized pieces. Place the cubed watermelon in a serving dish and top with the dressing. Gently toss and enjoy.
- The watermelon will release juices over time so best enjoyed immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, it is best enjoyed immediately once cubed and dressed.
2 Comments on “Easy Watermelon Salad”
I whipped this up on a whim and I’m so glad I did! Next time I may try it with the onion and cucumber too.
Yum!! Sounds so good!