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-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, cubed, crumbled feta cheese, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.