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Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad

Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad: A Light Summer Delight

This Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad combines juicy watermelon, savory chicken, and creamy feta, making it a light summer delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups watermelon cubed or balled
  • 0.5 cups cucumber chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 1 handful fresh basil for aromatic notes
  • 0.5 cups feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cups chopped walnuts or substitute with sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Watermelon Feta Chicken Salad
  1. Wash and cube or ball about 2 cups of fresh watermelon. Chop half a cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Shred or cube 1 cup of cooked chicken.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, cucumber pieces, and cooked chicken. Toss in a handful of fresh basil and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts and mix gently.
  3. In a small jar or bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the watermelon or cucumber.
  5. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and serve the salad cold. Store dressing separately if making ahead.

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