Ultimate Summer Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with Balsamic Glaze
This recipe provides a refreshing, easy-to-make watermelon salad combining sweet fruit, salty feta cheese, and fresh mint, finished with a simple balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half and thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon and the feta cheese.
- Add the chopped fresh mint leaves to the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture. Gently toss the ingredients together.
- Arrange the salad on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over the top of the salad.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper before serving immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute goat cheese for feta.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, use lime juice instead of olive oil.
- Chill the watermelon cubes for at least 30 minutes before assembling for the best refreshing quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20