Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Easy Recipe with Mint and Balsamic Glaze
A refreshing and light salad combining juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer entertaining and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes (if making balsamic glaze)
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for crunch
- Optional: lime or lemon zest for citrus brightness
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
- Measure 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese, preferably crumbled by hand from a block.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, removing stems.
- If making your own balsamic glaze, pour 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy. Let cool.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt, and add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently spoon 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze over the salad and toss lightly to coat, allowing the glaze to pool in pockets rather than fully coating.
- Optionally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds on top and add a little lemon or lime zest.
- Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use firm, ripe watermelon to avoid sogginess. Crumble feta from a block for better texture. Reduce balsamic vinegar slowly to avoid burning. Add salt sparingly to maintain balance. Prepare balsamic glaze and chop mint ahead for faster assembly. Keep balsamic glaze separate if storing salad to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, summer salad, fresh mint, balsamic glaze, easy salad recipe, light salad, vegetarian salad