Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A quick and refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, a light sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- Cube about 4 cups of watermelon into bite-sized pieces, keeping them uniform for ease of eating and appearance.
- Crumble 1 cup of good-quality feta cheese.
- Rinse and dry about 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, then roughly chop or tear them.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and mint without breaking the watermelon pieces.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze evenly over the salad. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to coat.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and a light sprinkle of sea salt if needed, tasting first to avoid over-salting.
- Serve immediately for best freshness. If storing, keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours and drain any released juice before serving.
Notes
Use ripe, cold watermelon for best flavor and texture. Gently toss to avoid breaking watermelon pieces. Balsamic glaze can be homemade by simmering balsamic vinegar until thickened. For vegan options, substitute feta with vegan cheese or firm tofu and ensure balsamic glaze is vegan-friendly. Add a zest of lime for extra brightness or nuts for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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