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    Home » Recipes » Salad » Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Published: Aug 7, 2019 · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This watermelon salad recipe is a delicious combo of spinach, watermelon, glazed pecans, and poppyseed dressing. It’s easy to make and perfect for summer!

    watermelon salad in a bowl with tongs

    Everyone loves to eat fresh watermelon just the way it is but since I love fruit on my salads I decided to try putting on my salad and it was so good that I had to share!

    If you love strawberry poppyseed salad then you’ll love this watermelon version as well.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    Where is the watermelon salad recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make the salad, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.

    How To Make Watermelon Salad

    diced watermelon

    Start by cutting watermelon into pieces. I cut the watermelon into sticks and then cut each stick into fourths and then into small pieces.

    Check out this post if you are wondering how to pick a watermelon?

    spinach, watermelon, glazed, pecans with poppy seed dressing

    This recipe is so simple that it doesn’t even really need a recipe!

    Just layer the baby spinach, diced watermelon, and glazed pecans in a bowl. Add the poppyseed dressing and combine.

    watermelon salad with glazed pecans in a bowl

    Or since everyone likes different amounts of salad dressing, you can put the salad into individual bowls and each person can add their own poppyseed dressing.

    watermelon salad in a bowl with tongs

    Watermelon Salad FAQs

    1. Can I make this salad ahead of time? I suggest prepping the ingredients ahead of time but keeping them separate until serving time. If you make it too early you’ll end up with a bunch of watermelon juice on the bottom of the bowl.

    2. Would other kinds of dressing work on this salad? You could try it with a raspberry vinaigrette or another vinaigrette of your choice.

    3. Can leftovers of this salad be saved? No, this salad gets too watery when stored. Instead, keep the ingredients separate and only prepare as much as you need.

    4. What cheese goes with watermelon? If you want to add cheese to this salad, feta or goat cheese goes well with watermelon.

    watermelon spinach salad in bowl

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    A Corn Salad is a creamy combination of fresh sweet corn, colorful peppers, and ripe tomatoes! It is the perfect summer salad for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues.

    Raspberry Parmesan Chicken Salad is my favorite salad recipe! It has baby spring mix, chicken, Parmesan, olives, raspberries, and raspberry vinaigrette.

    This Crab Pasta Salad from Wine and Glue is packed with veggies and delicious flavor, it’s a staple at summer BBQs!

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad is cool and creamy with caramelized brown sugar pretzels and diced strawberries. There won’t be any leftovers of this fabulous salad!

    watermelon salad in a bowl with tongs

    Watermelon Salad

    This watermelon salad recipe is a delicious combo of spinach, watermelon, glazed pecans, and poppyseed dressing. It's easy to make and perfect for summer!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Equipment

    Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Winco Utility Tong
    Poppyseed Salad Dressing

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz baby spinach
    • 2 cups diced watermelon
    • 1/2 cup glazed pecans
    • 1/2 cup poppyseed dressing

    Instructions

    • Put the baby spinach, diced watermelon, and glazed pecans into one large bowl or divide between four individual bowls.
    • Drizzle with poppyseed dressing and mix until coated. Serve immediately.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: America
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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