Sumac and Mint Watermelon Salad with Feta and Flaky Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, tangy sumac, cooling dried mint, salty feta, and flaky sea salt for balanced flavors. This Middle Eastern salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, cubed, crumbled feta cheese, and dried mint into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tsp dried mint
• 2 tsp ground sumac
• 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle evenly with 2 tsp ground sumac, 1 tsp dried mint, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients without breaking up the watermelon cubes.
4. Step 4: Chill salad in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving a cool and tangy summer side dish.