Delicious watermelon salads: what to cook on the summer table? (+ bonus video)

Watermelon is an incredibly tasty summer berry that can be eaten both on its own and in different dishes. It is often used in refreshing salads. We at joy-pup offer several options for delicious watermelon salads.

Watch the bonus video on how to make a delicious watermelon salad

Salad with watermelon, cucumbers and mint

Ingredients:

• 4 cubes of fresh watermelon, without peel or seeds
• 2 medium cucumbers, cut into thin slices
• 1/4 red onion, cut into rings
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
• 100 gr. feta or brynza cheese, diced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Step by step preparation:

• In a large bowl, gently mix together the watermelon cubes, cucumbers, and red onion.
• Add chopped mint and cubes of feta or cheese.
• Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Pour the lemon juice over the salad and toss gently. Ready!

Salad with watermelon, avocado and shrimps

Ingredients:

• 200 gr. shrimp, boiled and peeled
• 2 cubes of fresh watermelon, without peel or seeds
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 1/4 red onion, cut into rings
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 50 gr. fresh spinach leaves
• For dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, watermelon cubes, chopped avocado, and red onion.
• Sprinkle the salad with chopped walnuts and add the spinach leaves.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper for dressing.
• Pour this dressing over the salad and toss gently. Ready!

Salad with watermelon, mozzarella and basil

Ingredients:

• 4 cubes of fresh watermelon, without peel or seeds
• 150 gr. mozzarella, cut into cubes or small balls
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• In a large bowl, gently mix together the watermelon and mozzarella cubes.
• Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
• In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the dressing.
• Drizzle this dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently mix all the ingredients so that the salad is evenly soaked in the dressing. Ready!

To be continued…