Watermelon Feta Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Juicy watermelon, feta, and fresh herbs meet pasta in a refreshing Mediterranean-style summer salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 250 g farfalle or orzo pasta
02 - 1 tsp salt for boiling water

→ Salad

03 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1.5 cm cubes
04 - 150 g feta cheese, crumbled or cut into small cubes
05 - ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
06 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
07 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Basil-Mint Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
12 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
13 - ¼ tsp salt
14 - ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, chopped mint, chopped basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled pasta, watermelon cubes, feta, red onion (if using), torn basil, and chopped mint.
04 - Drizzle with the basil-mint vinaigrette and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for extra refreshment.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and ready in just thirty minutes
  • Beautiful balance of sweet salty creamy flavors
  • Uses simple fresh ingredients available at most stores
  • Can be made in advance for meal prep or gatherings
  • Perfect for hot days when you want something cool and satisfying
02 -
  • High in hydrating ingredients making it a perfect summer meal
  • Vegetarian and easy to adapt for gluten free diets
  • Stays fresh for several hours at room temperature
03 -
  • Always use very cold watermelon for the most refreshing bite
  • Tear instead of chop the fresh basil leaves to keep them fragrant
  • If you want extra crunch toast a handful of pine nuts and sprinkle on top before serving

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