Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic glaze for a light, fresh summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Cheese

04 - 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Nuts (optional)

05 - 0.25 cup roasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 0.5 teaspoon flaky sea salt

→ Balsamic Glaze

09 - 0.33 cup balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons store-bought balsamic glaze
10 - 1 tablespoon honey (omit for vegan option)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes barely any effort but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The sweet watermelon and salty feta create a flavor contrast that feels both surprising and completely natural.
  • You can make it ahead and it actually gets better as the flavors mingle.
  • Its light enough to serve before a heavy meal but satisfying enough to eat as lunch on a scorching day.
02 -
  • Dont add the balsamic glaze too early or it will soak into the watermelon and make everything soggy.
  • If your watermelon isnt very sweet, a tiny pinch of sugar over the cubes before adding toppings can help.
  • Cold ingredients make this salad sing, so chill the watermelon and feta before you start assembling.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the watermelon cleanly without crushing the flesh.
  • If you cant find good feta, a creamy goat cheese works surprisingly well.
  • Let the glaze cool completely before drizzling or it will make the feta melt and look messy.
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