Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
A vibrant summer salad featuring juicy watermelon, creamy feta, and fresh mint drizzled with balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn and bruised
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Light sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Start by cutting about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into roughly uniform bite-sized cubes. Place these vibrant cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse fresh mint leaves thoroughly to remove any impurities, then pat them dry gently. Tear or roughly chop about 1/4 cup of mint, and then bruise them lightly.
- Add the mint to the watermelon.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Warm gently, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil for added richness.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the watermelon, feta, and mint mixture. Gently toss to combine.
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld harmoniously.
Notes
Great for summer picnics and barbecues. Prep watermelon and mint a day in advance for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, feta salad