20 Best Healthy Salad Recipes With Feta

These delicious and healthy salad recipes with feta are packed full of creamy, zingy, and fresh flavors.

They’re just the ticket for cheese lovers.

Feta is a crumbly Greek cheese with a deliciously salty, sharp, and tangy flavor. It’s the perfect complement to fresh veggies and even fruit.

That’s what makes Greek salad so irresistible!

But there’s more to the salad and feta combo than just a classic Greek dish. Try feta with fruity watermelon, roasted carrots, or Mediterranean lentils.

They’re all delicious and all chock full of nutritional benefits. 

Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? Check out this list of healthy salad recipes with feta and see for yourself.

Best Ever Greek Salad and More!

1. Roasted Carrot and Feta

Sweet and tangy, this roasted carrot and feta salad tastes just as good as it looks.

The vibrant orange of those yummy carrots pairs beautifully with chopped, green parsley. 

Tasty and visually stunning, this warm salad is a great summertime showstopper for your dinner table. 

2. Beetroot and Feta Cheese Salad

When you need a quick and easy savory side, this beetroot and feta cheese salad has you covered.

The perfect blend of sweet and salty, it has a lovely balance of flavors. And yes, I’m including the earthy beets in that!

Beetroots don’t get the recognition they deserve. But a zesty lemon vinaigrette in this recipe really helps them shine.

They’ll be your new favorite root veggie in no time.

3. Healthy Arugula Beet Salad with Feta Cheese

On a health kick? This nutrient-packed arugula and beet salad is exactly what you need.

The secret to its mouthwatering success is, of course, sharp feta cheese. 

Bursting with sweet and salty flavors, this salad is the perfect side dish. And it only takes a few basic pantry ingredients.

4. Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Feta

Another day, another salad! And this salad is a delicious dream.

Hearty chickpeas are the perfect flavor-vessel for a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s fresh, zingy, and full of summer flavors.

Serve this salad with a wedge of warm flatbread for a delightfully light lunch.

5. Peach Salad with Feta

Fruit and feta? Yep!

Believe it or not, the sweetness of fresh fruit works wonderfully with the tangy sharpness of feta cheese. 

One bite of this peach and feta salad, and you’ll be singing its praises for days to come.

Seriously, fruit salads have never tasted so good. 

Hot Tip: don’t be tempted to use fat-free feta. If you do, you’ll miss out on all the creamy richness that makes this recipe so good.

So, get the real deal and enjoy!

6. Greek Spinach with White Beans and Feta

This hearty Greek spinach salad with white beans and feta is ideal for adding more veggies to your meals.

It’s light and jam-packed with goodness – not to mention terrific colors.

Plus, you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry, making this dish a fantastic last-minute go-to.

And it only takes 30 minutes to whip up.

This warm salad is meant to be served straight out of the skillet. But you can definitely allow it to cool and eat it chilled too.

Whatever floats your boat! 

7. Carrot Salad with Feta & Pistachios 

When looking for something a little different, I always turn to this Moroccan-style salad.

Carrot ribbons, feta, and fresh mint are tossed with roasted pistachio nuts for extra crunch. 

So, what makes this salad so good?

Here’s the secret: a fragrant, floral orange blossom vinaigrette.

And it’s easier to make than you might think. This delicious Moroccan-style salad comes together in just 20 minutes.

Dig in and enjoy!

8. Lemony Three Bean Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, and Marjoram

Bursting with zesty flavors, this lemony three-bean salad is the ultimate summer staple.

And let me tell you, one bite of this punchy salad, and you’ll be hooked for good.

Serve this salad at your next summer barbeque or lunchtime get-together. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

So, expect clean plates!

Have picky eaters? Feel free to swap out the beans with quinoa or couscous. It’s delicious either way!

9. Mediterranean Lentil Salad

The flavors of the Mediterranean really sing in this lentil salad. It’s the perfect light lunch, side dish, or vegetarian main meal. 

Packed with traditional Mediterranean ingredients, including fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, kalamata olives, and feta, this is super light and refreshing.

Plus, protein-rich lentils will leave you feeling comfortably satisfied.

10. Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber

Here’s another delightful fruit salad to add to your summer dinner table. Fresh, juicy watermelon is the ultimate summertime refresher. 

After a long hot day in the sun, there’s nothing better than a cooling spoon of this watermelon salad.

Plus, the salty feta is a surprising but excellent flavor complement. 

With crisp and refreshing cucumbers and mint in the mix, you just can’t say no. It’s colorful, it’s cooling, and it’s oh-so-delicious.

11. Spinach and Radish Salad with Feta

Need to whip up a salad in under 10 minutes? This recipe has you covered.

It’s so quick and straightforward, you don’t have to stress about unnecessary frills. 

You only need eight ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand.

Just grab a bowl and toss everything together. Done.

12. Spinach Pear and Feta salad

Bursting with fresh, summer flavors, this spinach, pear, and feta salad is just what you need on hot sunny days.

Soak up the sun’s rays and stay cool with this refreshing salad. 

Sweet pomegranate seeds and earthy walnuts add a wonderful texture to this dish.

Every bite has a whole new depth of flavor.

And the best part is it only takes 5 minutes to make! So that means you get to spend less time cooking and more time in the sun. 

13. Tomato Watermelon Greek Salad

A spin on the traditional Greek dish, this fruity salad swaps out the cucumber for watermelon.

Light, juicy, and super refreshing, what’s not to love?

Don’t be thrown by the watermelon-feta combo. It may seem a little out there but trust me; one bite, and you’ll be a mega fan.

This savory-sweet summer salad is terrific. 

Serve as a side dish, a vegetarian main, or even as a healthy snack.

However, if you decide to enjoy this juicy salad, be sure to eat it immediately. Watermelon gets a little watery after a while.

14. Greek Salad

There’s something so satisfying about a classic Greek salad. It’s one of my all-time favorites to eat in the summertime. 

Traditionally packed with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese, it’s the tangy dressing I love the most.

This is a red wine vinaigrette with lots and lots of oregano. The more oregano, the better, in my opinion. 

15. Pomegranate Salad with Feta

Pomegranate is sweet, crunchy, and super versatile. Sprinkle a good amount of pomegranate onto any salad, and it’s an instant hit.

This healthy, fresh salad is brimming with Mediterranean flavors.

It’s overflowing with juicy pomegranate pearls, creamy feta, crunchy salad leaves, and roasted walnuts. Delish.

And it only takes 10 minutes to throw together. Perfect for a light summer lunch or as a refreshing side dish to grilled meats and fish. 

16. Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad

This fresh, crunchy garden veg salad is the side dish of your dreams.

Creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers all make this salad super satisfying. 

All the ingredients are light and refreshing, but the salty, savory feta takes it over the top. 

Enjoy it with some crusty bread for a delicious light lunch. 

17. Edamame Feta Salad

If you love edamame like me, no doubt you’re looking for any excuse to gobble it up.

Those plant-protein powerhouses are just so addictive. And this salad proves that.

It’s super hearty, thanks to a spoonful of wheat berries. They add a lovely chewiness and texture.

If you have no wheat berries, you can always substitute them with some quinoa or brown rice.

There’s plenty of wiggle room with this salad. For example, if you have leftover veggies, go ahead and throw them in.

18. Cantaloupe Melon Salad with Cucumber & Feta

The savory-sweet combo never fails. And this cantaloupe melon salad with cucumber and feta has a flawless balance of flavors. 

You’ve got sweet, juicy cantaloupe, savory feta, zesty lime juice, and refreshing mint. Sounds terrific, huh?

Bring this dish to your next backyard barbeque, and it’ll be the star of the show.

I know it’s hard to outdo freshly grilled meat, but this salad most certainly does!

19. Blueberry Peach Feta Salad

This hearty salad is filled with sweet peaches and blueberries. Tossed in a lemony vinaigrette, it’s a quick and delicious side dish for summer.

I always find myself drawn to the grill in the summer, and this refreshing salad is the perfect side to all my favorite barbeque dishes. 

Cool, crisp, and slightly sweet, it’s a dream to eat on a hot day. Give it a try, and I know you’ll love it.

20. Greek Quinoa Salad

As much as I love a classic Greek salad, sometimes I want something a little heartier.

This Greek quinoa salad has all the delicious flavors you love, plus the added protein and bulk of grains.

You can even top this dish with some grilled chicken to keep you full all day. 

It’s brimming with cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, and red onion. A zippy lemon Greek vinaigrette ties it all together. Delish!