Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe Easy Mint Balsamic Drizzle
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic drizzle for a perfectly balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless or seeds removed)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600g) of watermelon into bite-sized cubes. Remove seeds if necessary. Keep watermelon cold but not icy.
- Measure 1 cup (150g) of good-quality feta cheese and crumble gently with fingers or fork.
- Rinse 1/4 cup (about 10g) of fresh mint leaves and pat dry. Tear or roughly chop.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if desired.
- In a large bowl, gently toss watermelon, feta, and mint. Season with a tiny pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss carefully to avoid breaking watermelon cubes.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic-olive oil mixture over the salad. Toss lightly or leave drizzle on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold watermelon for best flavor. Add balsamic dressing just before serving to avoid wilting mint and watery salad. Taste before adding salt due to feta’s saltiness. For vegan version, omit feta and add toasted nuts and use balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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