Watermelon Greek Salad

Posted By nutmegnanny on August 1, 2017

This watermelon Greek salad is a refreshing take on the classic Greek salad. Full of sweet watermelon, red onions, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese and lots of fresh herbs. You’ll love this simple summer salad!

This watermelon Greek salad is a refreshing take on the classic Greek salad. Full of sweet watermelon, red onions, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese and lots of fresh herbs. You'll love this simple summer salad!

Ok, I know I have been going overboard with the salads lately and I SWEAR this one is worth it. However, soon everything with pumpkin and apples so until that time happens I’m eating all the salads. Plus, who can resist a salad made with watermelon? Sweet and juicy and perfect for lunch or a simple side dish.

To be honest I made this salad, took a few pictures and then ate the WHOLE THING for lunch. Just me. In the kitchen. Devouring this salad like a woman who hadn’t seen food in weeks. So good. So worth it.

Plus I love this watermelon Greek salad recipe because it’s just a fun way to use watermelon. Normally in the summer I just slice watermelon up, sprinkle it with salt and devour. However, sometimes it’s fun to do something a little different. This salad is a little different and a whole lotta delicious.

And the whole watermelon and feta combo is super rad. Yes, I just used the word rad. I’m taking this blog all the way back to the late 80’s. That time in my life when I was a little kid and my only summertime worries was what flavor of Kool-Aid to make (I LOVED Great Bluedini) and whether or not my brother would let me snag the remote so I could watch a little The World of David the Gnome. If you never had the pleasure of watching that show you need to look it up on YouTube. It has gnomes that give each other Eskimo kisses and they ride on a fox throughout the forest. They are living their best gnome life.

Looking for even more delicious summer salads? Try my Grilled Peach Burrata Salad, Herbed Shrimp Orzo Salad, Southwest Steak Salad with Fried Plantains, Grilled Nectarine Salad, Peach Feta Salad with Peach Vinaigrette or my Burrata Caprese Salad

Watermelon Greek Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 cups cubed watermelon
2 cups cubed cucumbers
1-1/2 cups cubed feta cheese
1/2 cup whole kalamata olives
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl add cubed watermelon, cucumbers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, parsley, mint and red onion.

In a small bowl whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar. Pour over the watermelon mixture and stir to combine.

Taste the salad and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.

Salad

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26 Responses to “Beet Gazpacho”

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Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen — July 19, 2016 at 8:42 am

Such a gorgeous bowl! I’m definitely on team beet LOVE, too 🙂
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Catherine — July 19, 2016 at 10:20 am

Dear Brandy, every night has been a hot one here and this soup is the perfect fix. Such a beautiful treat and so easy to whip up. Stay cool dear! xo, Catherine
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Laura at I Heart Naptime — July 19, 2016 at 10:51 am

This looks truly divine!

My husband is a huge beet fan, but I’m not yet — I love your addition of the truvia sweetner; maybe that’s what I’ve been missing all this time to get me to like beets!
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Lindsay — July 19, 2016 at 11:16 am

This is so pretty I might die.
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Cat @ Reader/Eater — July 19, 2016 at 11:26 am

Well if that isn’t sex, I don’t know what is.
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Meg @ With Salt and Wit — July 19, 2016 at 2:03 pm

This not only sounds good but your pictures are beautiful!
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colleen kennedy — July 19, 2016 at 2:09 pm

Wowzah is THAT a gorgeous gazpacho! Makes me wish I liked beets (they are #2 on my blech list just after oysters…I know…I know!)! However this is just too pretty to pass up! My mom, sister and well…everyone in my life love beets. I have to take one for the team (ummm, my team of 1) and make this for those I love! Pinning for all the beet lovah’s out there!
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Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes — July 19, 2016 at 3:32 pm

I eat soup at all times throughout the year because I love it that much – this is perfect for summer!! Not to mention GORGEOUS!
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Nicole — July 19, 2016 at 4:20 pm

I’ll have to keep this gazpacho recipe handy because I will be moving into a house without AC very soon 😀
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Adriana Lopez-Martin — July 19, 2016 at 8:48 pm

What a beautiful recipe and so creative I need to try it soon as I love cold soups
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Sabrina — July 20, 2016 at 1:22 am

A nice cold soup is perfect for a hot summer night! This one sounds delectable!
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Marshie Boswell — July 20, 2016 at 7:51 am

I’m tagging this to try because I haven’t found a beet recipe that I love yet and this looks so beautiful!
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Renee - Kudos Kitchen — July 20, 2016 at 9:16 am

I’ve only recently become a huge beet fan. Now I can’t get enough of their earthy taste. Your beet gazpacho looks amazing and all your garnishes on top makes it look really, really pretty!
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Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen — July 20, 2016 at 9:42 am

Your beautiful pictures are swaying me to give this a try! I’ve never been crazy about beets, but I would love to try this gazpacho! So gorgeous!
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Angela | Mind Over Batter — July 20, 2016 at 10:18 am

First, I love saying the word gazpacho. Say it with me…. Gazpachooooo. Anyway, I’m in the “I heart beets forever and ever” camp, so this gazpacho is perfect. P.S. I find ripened beets less earthy and much sweeter. You know, for the beet haters. P.P.S. Gazpacho!!
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Angie | Big Bear's Wife — July 20, 2016 at 10:44 am

I’m totally like that! I can eat soup all year long. Those beets are beautiful. The color is that soup is gorgeous.!
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Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire — July 20, 2016 at 11:54 am

I am a soupaholic. When I was working in an office, they would callme soup girl because I had soup for lunch literally every day for about three months. So I totally get you. This gazpacho is so pretty! And I happen to love beets. So this is obviously happening.
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Abeer — July 20, 2016 at 12:27 pm

I am team beet too but only in savory recipes and not desserts…LOL. I am in love with the color of your soup!
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Joanie @ ZagLeft — July 20, 2016 at 2:10 pm

I could eat soup any time of the year. This gazpacho is gorgeous, my husband loves beets so I know I’ll definitely be adding this to my menu very soon.
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Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker — July 20, 2016 at 6:36 pm

That color!! WOW!! This gazpacho sounds amazing!
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Lora @savoringitaly — July 21, 2016 at 8:51 am

I’m with you on the soup thing…I have no problem eating it all year long. Well, as long as there is A/C. Because eating a hot soup on a hot summer day with no A/C is never fun:) Lovely soup, Brandy!!
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Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox — July 21, 2016 at 9:23 am

Wow, that color is amazing! I love how light and healthy this is…and I’m a total beet lover so this is going to be my favorite soup, for sure!
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Lisa @ Wine & Glue — July 21, 2016 at 9:51 am

This is a genius soup! And I had no idea Truvia had a nectar! *That* is genius! Hellllllllloooo iced coffee!
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Miranda — July 21, 2016 at 2:08 pm

The color of the gazpacho is absolutely beautiful! It does sound perfect for a hot summer day!
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Roxana — July 21, 2016 at 5:26 pm

I LOVE beets! I grew up eating pickled beets and once I discovered you can eat them raw or roasted a new world just opened up!
Love this soup idea! So refreshing, just perfect for summer!
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Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish — July 22, 2016 at 9:05 am

Oooooooooooo, I’m so intrigued by that honey/stevia combo!! I’ve never really LOVED stevia, but I think this blend might just be the key! Going to look for it at the grocery store! THANKS!!!