Blueberry Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe (2024)

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Can you eat watermelon and blueberries together? ›

They look awesome together and taste even better together. So go get some. . .now. Try your local farmer's market, grocery store, or better yet- pick them fresh, and try the recipe below. I put together watermelon and blueberries with a slightly sweet balsamic and mint vinaigrette.

Why It Works. Sweet watermelon, salty feta, and mint are a classic pairing. Adding a good dose of chopped lemon zest enhances the aromatic flavors in the watermelon. Crumbling the feta over the top instead of tossing it together with the rest of the salad provides a more interesting finished texture and flavor.

Watermelon and feta salad originates from the Mediterranean – Greece, Turkey, and Egypt all stake claim to the origin of this delicious and simple little salad. It's become quite popular in the US over the last decade-ish, but if you haven't ever tried this salad and are thinking “ehhhh…

The best plants to companion with watermelons are herbs, lettuces, marigolds, nasturtiums, and radishes. Avoid planting cucumbers, squash, and potatoes near watermelons to help reduce the risk of pests. Happy Gardening!

One ounce (28 grams) of cheddar or parmesan contains more than 110 calories and 7 grams of fat, while 1 ounce of feta has only 74 calories and 6 grams of fat (2, 3, 4). Additionally, it contains more calcium and B vitamins than other cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, cottage cheese or goat cheese (2, 5, 6, 7, 8).

While feta cheese provides you with an excellent source of nutrients like calcium and protein, it also contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat. Feta is lower in fat than many other cheeses, however, and is considered a reasonable option to eat in moderation.

“So if the product starts to smell yeasty, like proofed bread dough, the product has gone bad.” Harsh, unbalanced flavors: Feta should taste like fresh, mildly tangy dairy. If your feta tastes overly piquant, bitter, rancid, or otherwise unbalanced, it's past its prime.

French Feta is made with Lacaune sheep's milk (if you remember, that's the sheep breed used for Roquefort production). It has a softer and creamier texture that Greek Feta and a milder, less tangy flavor (though it's sharper than Israeli Feta).

My tried and true little buddy, Greek feta, can be great whipped — but I think it's best used in chunks on top of your salad. A salty slab of cheese with an acidic onion or tomato makes for a great dish. Because this type of feta can be sharp, it's best to let Greek feta take center stage.

Feta is a white crumbly cheese traditionally made of sheep's or goat's milk. It's cured and stored in brine (a solution of salt dissolved in water), but once opened, it can dry out or spoil quickly. To make it last longer, here's how to make your own brine.

Can you eat berries and melons together? ›

Avoid mixing your watermelons, muskmelons, cantaloupe and honeydews with other fruits. Try not to mix acidic fruits, such as grapefruits and strawberries, or sub-acidic foods such as apples, pomegranates and peaches, with sweet fruits, such as bananas and raisins for a better digestion.

Since watermelon is a natural diuretic, it helps your body to expel excess fluid. Add to that the antioxidant properties of blueberries and you have a winning healthy combination. I often make it and take it with me to work to enjoy throughout the day.

What fruit goes well with watermelon? Strawberries, banana, mango, pineapple, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, tomato, blackberry, peaches, plums, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, orange, pomegranate, apple, red grapes, green grapes, pears, grapefruit, and kiwi are the fruits that pair well.

Frozen bananas do add a lot of texture and go well with watermelons, but they could take over the spotlight as they have a very strong flavor. Use a third as much banana as watermelon. On the other hand, tangier fruits like lime or lemons complement the sweetness of the watermelon.