Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, mint, and balsamic glaze combine in this vibrant summer salad.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Cheese

04 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Nuts (optional)

05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

→ Balsamic Glaze

09 - 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons store-bought balsamic glaze
10 - 1 tablespoon honey (omit for vegan option)

# Directions:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half and syrupy, approximately 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Place watermelon cubes evenly on a large platter or in a salad bowl.
03 - Distribute thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and torn mint leaves over the watermelon.
04 - Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season using flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Sprinkle chopped pistachios or walnuts over the salad, if desired.
06 - Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze evenly across the salad just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The contrast between cool melon and tangy cheese feels like a tiny celebration in your mouth.
  • You can throw it together with whatever mint is left wilting in the crisper and still look like a genius.
02 -
  • If you add the glaze too early, the watermelon will weep and turn the platter into a pink puddle.
  • Cold watermelon straight from the fridge makes this salad ten times more refreshing than room temperature ever could.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon so the cubes stay clean and don't turn to mush.
  • Chill your serving platter in the fridge for ten minutes before plating, it keeps everything cooler longer on a hot day.
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