Shrimp, Watermelon, and Feta Cheese Salad

Sweet, Savory and Shrimp-tastic!

Some dishes just taste like sunshine—and this Shrimp, Watermelon, and Feta Salad is exactly that. Bright, fresh, and bursting with sweet-and-savory flavor, it’s the kind of salad that earns you compliments and recipe requests every time. Whether you’re poolside, porch-sitting, or packing a picnic, this one-bowl wonder is a light yet satisfying way to beat the Lowcountry heat.

Juicy cubes of watermelon bring a cooling sweetness, while briny Feta adds a creamy, salty pop. Toss in plump, tender shrimp (already cooked, making this recipe almost too easy), and you’ve got a dish that’s equal parts elegant and effortless. The dressing—a simple mix of olive oil, lime juice, and honey—ties it together with a zesty finish.

It’s the kind of recipe that works beautifully as a starter or main course, and it pairs just as well with a chilled glass of rosé as it does with a tall pitcher of iced tea. Bonus points if you plate it up on your favorite summer dishes and drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving. Trust us—this is the salad that makes everyone look forward to dinner.

Ingredients

Salad
• 1 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
• 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese

Instructions
1. COMBINE the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. ADD the cooked shrimp and toss to combine.
3. ADD the watermelon and TOSS gently to combine.
4. Add the crumbled Feta cheese
5. Plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil

Leslie Rohland is the owner of The Cottage Café and Bakery, The Juice Hive and the Bluffton Pasta Shoppe. Leslie was named one of the South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2024.