Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Balsamic Glaze
A refreshing summer salad combining juicy watermelon, creamy feta, fresh mint, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for light meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the watermelon.
- Rinse, pat dry, and finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves; add to the bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture (optional).
- Lightly sprinkle freshly ground black pepper to taste and add a pinch of sea salt if needed.
- Gently toss all ingredients together using clean hands or salad tongs, taking care not to bruise the watermelon cubes.
- Just before serving, drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp texture.
Notes
Use ripe, firm watermelon to avoid sogginess. Add balsamic glaze just before serving to keep salad fresh. For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with vegan cheese or marinated tofu. Handle watermelon gently to maintain cube integrity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 6
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