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RECIPE: Watermelon Pepperoncini Salad

Sweet watermelon and tangy pepperoncini may seem like an unlikely pairing, but this refreshing summer salad proves otherwise. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, it's the perfect balance of sweet, bright, and slightly spicy. Image: Rai Mincey

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Sweet, juicy watermelon and tangy pepperoncini come together in this surprisingly refreshing summer salad. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, it’s a simple dish that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, bright, and just a little bit spicy.

Note: This recipe reprinted with permission from The Savoring.

A glass bowl filled with a watermelon salad topped with feta cheese, chopped herbs, and sliced yellow peppers, placed on a pink clothβ€”perfect for summer recipes and refreshing summer weekends.Pin
This refreshing salad proves that watermelon and pepperoncini are a surprisingly perfect match. Image: Rai Mincey
A glass bowl of watermelon salad topped with crumbled feta cheese, sliced yellow peppers, and fresh herbs, placed on a light pink cloth.Pin

Watermelon Pepperoncini Salad

Rai MinceyRai Mincey
Juicy watermelon, tangy pepperoncini, creamy feta, and fresh basil come together in this vibrant summer salad. It's a refreshing sweet-and-savory side dish that's perfect for cookouts, picnics, and hot-weather dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
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  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon chilled
  • Β½ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
  • Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ΒΌ cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
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  • In a large chilled bowl, combine cubed watermelon and sliced pepperoncini. Drizzle with pepperoncini brine and olive oil. Toss gently.
  • Add feta and basil, folding everything together lightly. Finish with cracked black pepper. Serve immediately, while the watermelon is crisp.

Notes

Choose your watermelon wisely: Look for one with a creamy yellow field spot and a hollow, heavy feel. That’s your sign that the fruit’s ripe.
 – Use block feta instead of pre-crumbled: The texture and saltiness are fresher and more luxurious.
Keep it cold: Chill your serving bowl in the fridge so the salad stays refreshing.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Feta, Peppers, Salad, Summer, watermelon
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Rai Mincey

Rai Mincey

Rai Mincey is a lifestyle journalist and recipe developer drawn to destinations that feel lush, nostalgic, and deeply human. Through her blog, The Savoring, she explores intimate dining experiences, Southern-rooted cuisine, solo travel, and the small rituals that make everyday life feel richer and more beautiful.

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