Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad (Printable)

A vibrant blend of watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic glaze for a refreshing summer dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional for vegan adaptation)

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time to make than it does to set the table, and every bite feels like a small vacation.
  • The salty-sweet contrast is so satisfying that guests always ask for the recipe even though there barely is one.
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it together right before serving, making it ideal for gatherings.
  • It looks stunning on the plate without any fuss, like you planned it that way all along.
02 -
  • Don't refrigerate this salad once it's assembled, the feta gets too hard and the watermelon releases water that dilutes everything.
  • If your balsamic glaze gets too thick as it cools, just warm it gently for a few seconds and it'll loosen right up.
  • Taste your feta before you add salt, some brands are so salty you won't need much extra seasoning at all.
03 -
  • Chill your watermelon thoroughly before cutting so every bite is cold and refreshing, it makes a bigger difference than you'd think.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave ribbons of red onion instead of slicing if you want them even thinner and less sharp.
  • If your balsamic vinegar is already high quality and syrupy, you can skip the reduction step entirely and just drizzle it straight from the bottle.
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