Watermelon Feta Salad with a Kick of Harissa

Summer is in full swing, and the heat is on! What better way to cool down than with a refreshing, light, and flavorful salad? 

This watermelon feta salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy perfectly ripe summer watermelon. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, crunchy pistachios, and fresh mint is irresistible, and the harissa spice adds a touch of warmth and complexity that takes this salad to the next level.

So next time you’re looking for a light and refreshing meal that requires no cooking and can be made ahead of time, think about this easy side dish. A favorite for summer BBQs and potlucks! 

Looking for more spiced up watermelon recipes?

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The Secret Ingredient: Harissa

Harissa is a Tunisia spice blend that includes chili powders, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, caraway seed, lemon peel, as well as garlic. A spice blend with heat from different chili peppers, but also a spice blend with a deep and complex flavor.

These deep spicy flavors complement the contrasting sweet of the watermelon, the saltiness of the feta and pistachios, and the tart of the lime juice.  

Don’t mistake this dry harissa for harissa paste. Learn more about the difference between the two and the history of harissa in our Story of Harissa

Explore More Harissa Recipes:

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The Perfect Summer Salad

This watermelon feta salad is incredibly easy to throw together, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a refreshing addition to your next barbecue.

Tips:

• For a spicier salad, add more of the harissa spice blend to the dressing.
• If you don’t have fresh mint, you can substitute chopped basil or cilantro.
• For a vegan / dairy-free watermelon salad, use a vegan feta cheese alternative.

This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. 

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Watermelon Feta Salad with a Kick of Harissa

Author: spicetopia Cuisine: Middle East Courses: Plant Based, Salad

Difficulty: Beginner

Dietary:

G Gluten free V vegetarian

Ingredient

Servings

• 2 pounds watermelon (cut into 1-inch cubes)

• 2 tbsps olive oil

• 1 lime (juice)

• 2 tsps Harissa Spice Blend

• 1 tsp honey

• ¹⁄₂ tsp Pacific Flake Sea Salt

• ¹⁄₂ cup feta cheese (crumbled)

• ¹⁄₂ cup pistachios (roughly chopped)

• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh mint (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and harissa spice blend.

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1. Add the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, pistachios, and mint to the bowl.

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1. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

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1. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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