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Fresh Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze

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A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a tangy balsamic glaze for a light and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (preferably firm Greek feta)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade by reducing 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon sugar)
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for crunch
  • Optional: thinly sliced cucumber
  • Optional substitutions: goat cheese instead of feta, honey instead of balsamic glaze, plant-based cheese and maple syrup balsamic reduction for vegan version

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Crumble about 1 cup (150 grams) of good-quality feta cheese by hand and add gently to the watermelon.
  3. Wash and dry about 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, then tear or roughly chop and toss into the bowl.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. If making your own balsamic glaze, reduce 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until thick and syrupy (about 8-10 minutes), then let cool.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine without breaking up the watermelon or feta.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for added crunch.
  9. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor, or chill for up to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use firm, ripe watermelon to avoid mushy salad. Crumble feta by hand for better texture. Make balsamic glaze slowly to avoid burning. Toss salad gently to keep watermelon cubes intact. Serve fresh for best taste; store leftovers separately from glaze and consume within 24 hours.

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Keywords: watermelon salad, feta salad, mint salad, balsamic glaze, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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