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

April 30, 2026 · By 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 cloth—perfect for summer recipes and refreshing summer weekends. — 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.

Watermelon Pepperoncini Salad

Rai 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

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Servings

Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon chilled
½ cup sliced pepperoncini
2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

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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RECIPE: Watermelon Pepperoncini Salad